Long-Term Substitute - Special Ed or Literacy Specialist

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 5–6, October through December 2026. The role focuses on daily reading intervention for students in need of intensive support, using structured literacy approaches and data-driven instruction.

You’ll work with special education and literacy staff, coordinate with classroom teachers, maintain progress records, and help build students' confidence as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid MA DESE educator license required — Special Education, Elementary, or Literacy/Reading Specialist licensure strongly preferred.
• Background in special education and/or structured literacy instruction with small-group intervention experience.
• Familiarity with evidence-based reading intervention programs (e.g., Wilson, Fundations, RAVE-O).
• Experience with grades 4–8 and students with IEPs and reading disabilities.
• Ability to use assessment data to form instructional groups and adjust instruction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and communicate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily small-group reading intervention sessions for Grade 5–6 using structured literacy approaches.
• Deliver targeted instruction in decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Use assessment data to guide instructional decisions within groups.
• Maintain records of participation, progress, and response to intervention.
• Communicate with classroom teachers and intervention coordinator about progress and concerns.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Reliability

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MA DESE educator license

Job description

Long-Term Substitute - Special Ed or Literacy Specialist

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School - Sturbridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5890471

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Long-Term Substitute Teacher — Reading Intervention

Position Type: Long-Term Substitute · Term: October – December 2026 · Compensation: $200/day

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher with a background in special education or literacy to support our Grade 5–6 students from October through December. The primary responsibility of this role is facilitating daily reading intervention small groups, delivering targeted, structured literacy instruction to students who need intensive support. This is a finite-term position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact over a focused period in a mission-driven school community.

Who We Are

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, providing students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our students don’t just read about history and science — they live it, right on the grounds of one of the most extraordinary living history museums in the country. We believe we are crew, not passengers — and every member of our team shows up fully for our students and each other.

What You’ll Do

Reading Intervention Instruction

• Facilitate daily small-group reading intervention sessions for Grade 5–6 students using structured, evidence-based literacy approaches
• Deliver targeted instruction in decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension matched to each group’s assessed skill levels
• Use student data — including iReady, DIBELS, and teacher-identified progress indicators — to guide instructional decisions within groups
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, progress, and response to intervention
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teachers and intervention coordinator about student progress and any concerns

Student Support and Collaboration

• Work with students in a way that builds confidence, persistence, and a sense of themselves as capable readers
• Support students in applying skills from intervention to their broader classroom reading, coordinating with teachers as needed
• Collaborate with special education staff where students’ IEPs include reading-related goals, following established accommodations and service plans
• Participate in team check-ins and contribute observations about student growth and needs

Classroom and Community Responsibilities

• Maintain a focused, structured environment during intervention sessions that maximizes student learning time
• Support broader instructional coverage as needed — at OSA, substitute teachers are contributing members of our crew, not placeholders
• Uphold OSA’s culture, expectations, and values throughout each day

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Massachusetts DESE educator license required — Special Education, Elementary, or Literacy/Reading Specialist licensure strongly preferred
• Background in special education and/or structured literacy instruction, with experience delivering small-group intervention
• Familiarity with evidence-based reading intervention programs and approaches (e.g., Wilson, Fundations, RAVE-O, or similar)
• Experience working with students in grades 4–8 with diverse learning profiles, including students with IEPs and reading disabilities
• Comfort using assessment data to form instructional groups and adjust instruction
• Strong interpersonal skills — you build rapport with students quickly and communicate clearly with colleagues
• Reliability, professionalism, and the flexibility to work effectively within an existing school structure and team

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work Location: In person — 2 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Putnam
• 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
• Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]