Long Term Substitute for Special Education Teacher

East Longmeadow Public Schools; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Longmeadow Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for Birchland Park Middle School in East Longmeadow, MA. The role requires handling an IEP-driven curriculum within a special education inclusion setting, with a focus on modification and progress reporting.

The start date is immediate, with salary at $130 per day for a licensed teacher and a progression to Bachelor’s Step 1 on the district salary scale after 30 consecutive days.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be licensed in Special Education (Massachusetts).
• Ability to read and follow an IEP and write progress reports.
• Strong collaboration with inclusion team and general education staff.

Responsibilities

• Cover a medical leave in a special education inclusion setting.
• Modify and adapt instruction for varied learning levels.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student progress.

Skills

IEP familiarity

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Massachusetts Special Education license

Job description

Long Term Substitute for Special Education Teacher

East Longmeadow Public Schools Birchland Park Middle School - East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Role: Birchland Park is seeking a long-term special education substitute teacher to cover a medical leave that will go until February 2027. The teacher will be working with students in a special education inclusion setting and should be able to effectively modify and adapt for various levels of learning, while practicing an inclusive model. We are seeking a candidate that can read and follow an IEP and is familiar with writing progress reports. Our ideal candidate is a licensed special education teacher that loves students and is a team player. Birchland Park is a fun, community-oriented school that prides itself on providing strong academics and giving students an enjoyable middle school experience. We seek a candidate that shares those priorities.

Salary: $130 per day for a licensed teacher. After 30 consecutive days, compensation increases to Bachelor’s Step 1 on the teacher salary scale ($54,500).

ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team: East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Job Details

Job ID: 5980673

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Birchland Park Middle School

We appreciate the individuality of the ever changing middle school student and will strive to provide an atmosphere where every student and staff are a part of a learning community that values mutual respect and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Longmeadow School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to Section 100F, Section 100G, Section 100H or Section 100K of Chapter 276 of the General Laws may answer 'no record' to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearances, juvenile court appearances, adjudications or convictions.

Job Requirements

• All applications are to be submitted online.
  No hiring is conducted until the results of a CORI and a state mandated fingerprint background checks are successfully completed.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Steve Pearson , Principal
• 50 Hanward Hill
• East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
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• Email: [e-mail]