Long Term Substitute - MHS Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 36,900 - 49,815; Full time

Job summary

Winchendon Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute Special Education teacher for Murdock High School in Winchendon, MA. Start date August 25, 2026; assignment ends around June 18, 2027.

Ideal candidates are organized, creative, and effective communicators who will collaborate with the high school team to support students. Required: Bachelor’s in Special Education, DESE licensure for Moderate Disabilities (5-12), SEI Endorsement, and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration with educators, families, and administrators to monitor progress.
• Ability to chair IEP meetings and drive data-informed decisions.
• Deliver targeted instruction aligned to IEP goals and progress data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regular education teachers, support staff, administrators, and parents to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Participate in, and where appropriate, chair, all IEP team meetings for designated students.
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Implement, monitor, and adjust Individual Education Programs based on team determinations and measurable goals using progress monitoring.
• Complete all special education paperwork accurately, confidentially, and on schedule.
• Collect and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Provide information regarding student progress at least as often as students in the general education setting.
• Deliver individual, small group, co-teaching, and specialized instruction based on students’ IEPs.
• Maintain accurate, compliant special education data (including ESY, accommodations, amendments, non-attendance forms, class lists, etc.).
• Complete additional duties as required by the building principal.

Skills

Collaboration

Data-driven

IEP meetings

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

DESE licensure: Moderate Disabilities 5-12

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Long Term Substitute - MHS Special Education

Winchendon Public Schools – Murdock High School, Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5524069
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

This position is for a Long Term Special Education Substitute teacher at Murdock High School, beginning August 25, 2026 and ending around June 18, 2027. Ideal candidates are organized, creative, and effective communicators who will work closely with the high school team in caring for and instructing young students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
• DESE licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
• SEI Endorsement Required
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Collaborate with regular education teachers, support staff, administrators, and parents to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Participate in, and where appropriate, chair, all IEP team meetings for designated students.
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Implement, monitor, and adjust Individual Education Programs based on team determinations and measurable goals using progress monitoring.
• Complete all special education paperwork accurately, confidentially, and on schedule.
• Collect and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Provide information regarding student progress at least as often as students in the general education setting.
• Deliver individual, small group, co-teaching, and specialized instruction based on students’ IEPs.
• Maintain accurate, compliant special education data (including ESY, accommodations, amendments, non-attendance forms, class lists, etc.).
• Complete additional duties as required by the building principal.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing, walking, use of hands, talking, hearing, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. The employee must have adequate visual abilities such as close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Compensation

$270/day for Certified Teacher; $200/day for Bachelor’s Degree.

Contact Information

David Fredette, Principal
Murdock High School
Phone: 978‑297‑1256
Email: [e-mail]