Long Term Substitute Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Norwood Public Schools; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Inclusion Teacher at Charles J Prescott Elementary School in Norwood, MA. The role starts January 14, 2026 and offers daily pay between $301 and $331.

The position focuses on developing IEPs, delivering direct instruction, and coordinating with general education staff to meet students’ needs. The ideal candidate holds MA Special Education licensure and preferably a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• MA Dept. Education approved Special Education licensure is required.
• Recent successful experience in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist administrators, teachers and staff in developing IEPs and provide direct instruction to students with disabilities using self-management strategies.
• Select teaching strategies for implementing IEP goals and objectives for assigned students.
• Maintain continuous performance data on student IEP objectives and document progress on IEP forms.
• Provide academic support to students with emotional/behavioral needs.
• Coordinate specialized instruction with regular education curriculum as appropriate.
• Responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments.
• Develop behavior plans and revise consistency.
• Train and supervise instructional aides and volunteers as required.
• Prepare and apply current special education practices and theories.
• Work cooperatively with staff to implement, train and monitor specialized behavior plans with appropriate students.
• Develop curriculum and programs to reflect current abilities of students’ specialized needs.
• Access available resources, personnel, literature, research and in-service.
• Complete all required reports and records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals regarding needs of special students for assuring appropriate learning experiences.
• Work closely with clinical staff to develop a therapeutic learning environment.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, staff and students.
• Inform Building Principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
• Maintain a data system to accurately record student information.
• Conduct appropriate assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

IEP implementation

Student assessment

Collaboration with staff

Data management

Education

MA Special Education licensure (MA)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Long Term Substitute Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Norwood Public Schools Charles J Prescott Elementary School - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 14, 2026

Job Description

Assist administrators, teachers and staff in developing individualized educational programs (IEP) and provide direct instruction to students with disabilities using self-management strategies.

• Select teaching strategies for implementing IEP goals and objectives for assigned students.
• Maintain continuous performance data on student IEP objectives and documents progress on IEP forms.
• Provide academic support to students with emotional/behavioral needs.
• Coordinate specialized instruction with regular education curriculum as appropriate.
• Responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments.
• Develop behavior plans and revise consistency.
• Train and supervise instructional aides and volunteers as required.
• Prepare and apply current special education practices and theories.
• Work cooperatively with staff to implement, train and monitor specialized behavior plans with appropriate students.
• Develop curriculum and programs to reflect current abilities of students’ specialized needs.
• Access available resources, personnel, literature, research and in-service.
• Complete all required reports and records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals regarding needs of special students for assuring appropriate learning experiences.
• Work closely with clinical staff (i.e., Behaviorist BCBA Teacher, School Adjustment Counselors, etc.) to develop a therapeutic learning environment.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, staff and students.
• Inform Building Principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
• Maintain a data system to accurately record student information.
• Conduct appropriate assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Details

Job ID: 5973690
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 14, 2026

Job Description

Assist administrators, teachers and staff in developing individualized educational programs (IEP) and provide direct instruction to students with disabilities using self-management strategies.

• Select teaching strategies for implementing IEP goals and objectives for assigned students.
• Maintain continuous performance data on student IEP objectives and documents progress on IEP forms.
• Provide academic support to students with emotional/behavioral needs.
• Coordinate specialized instruction with regular education curriculum as appropriate.
• Responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments.
• Develop behavior plans and revise consistency.
• Train and supervise instructional aides and volunteers as required.
• Prepare and apply current special education practices and theories.
• Work cooperatively with staff to implement, train and monitor specialized behavior plans with appropriate students.
• Develop curriculum and programs to reflect current abilities of students’ specialized needs.
• Access available resources, personnel, literature, research and in-service.
• Complete all required reports and records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals regarding needs of special students for assuring appropriate learning experiences.
• Work closely with clinical staff (i.e., Behaviorist BCBA Teacher, School Adjustment Counselors, etc.) to develop a therapeutic learning environment.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, staff and students.
• Inform Building Principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
• Maintain a data system to accurately record student information.
• Conduct appropriate assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $301 to $331 Per Day
Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Charles J Prescott Elementary School

MissionThe Prescott School Community is dedicated to creating and nurturing a school environment that supports a community of learners and a love of life-long learning.Providing instruction and programs that result in academic excellence for all children is a primary goal of the Prescott School.The programs are designed to meet the individual needs of children and to enable them to develop to their full potential in an environment that is safe and secure.Our curriculum will encourage students to act as responsible citizens, to respect the rights and beliefs of others, to understand and appreciate cultural diversity and to resolve conflicts peacefully.High priorities of the Prescott School are to educate students to think critically and creatively, to read with understanding, to develop mathematical and problem solving skills, to communicate their thoughts clearly both orally and in writing and to apply computer technology to learning.

Job Requirements

• MA Dept. Education appropriate Special Education licensure
  Recent successful experience in an educational setting.
  Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bryan Riley , Principal
• 66 Richland Rd
• Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]