Long-Term Substitute: Special Education Inclusion Teacher - Thacher Elementary School

Thacher Elementary School; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Thacher Elementary School in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Long-Term Substitute: Special Education Inclusion Teacher to support Kindergarten and First Grade. Immediate opening with an anticipated end date of December 23, 2026, and a per diem salary of $230.

The ideal candidate will hold Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) with Reading licensure preferred. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8); Reading licensure preferred
• Exceptions to the above qualifications may be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate

Responsibilities

• Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Administers assessments, interprets evaluations, and writes reports.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results and develop IEPs.
• Collaborates with TEAM to implement specially designed instruction supporting IEP goals.
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential student records.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Assessment administration

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure (MoD PreK-8)

Reading licensure preferred

Tools

OG Reading instruction

Wilson Reading System

Language Circle

Job description

Long-Term Substitute: Special Education Inclusion Teacher - Thacher Elementary School

Attleboro Public Schools Thacher Elementary School - Attleboro, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Long-Term Substitute: Special Education Inclusion Teacher - Thacher Elementary School

Attleboro Public Schools Thacher Elementary School - Attleboro, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Attleboro Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5948424

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Long-Term Substitute - Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Thacher Elementary School

Works with Kindergarten and First Grade

Immediate opening with anticipated end date of December 23, 2026

General education and special education staff work collaboratively to ensure access to the general education curriculum. Services are delivered in a variety of models including: co-teaching, push-in, small group, 1:1, and pull-out.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Licensure in Reading preferred
• Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable

Salary - Certified Massachusetts Teacher Per Diem Rate $230.00 per day

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE: To ensure that students with an IEP receive services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. Provides support through MTSS to benefit all students.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

2. Administers assessments, interprets evaluations, and writes reports.

3. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrates findings with other disciplines, provides recommendations and develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based on TEAM recommendations.

4. Collaborates with TEAM members to implement specially designed instruction to support educational and social-emotional behavioral needs in accordance with student’s IEP.

5. Collaborates with the TEAM to determine and implement appropriate accommodations for classroom assessments and standardized examinations for special education students.

6. Completes all assigned paperwork for the special education process as required by state and federal regulations.

7. Provides targeted and evidence‑based interventions.

8. Fulfills all case management responsibilities associated with the IEP.

9. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential student records.

10. Involvement at the community, system, building and student levels for school‑wide initiatives such as social‑emotional learning, Universal Design, assistive technology and program development.

11. Serves as a resource to develop effective teaching strategies for all students.

12. Responsible for annual reviews, written progress notes, parent/teacher conferences and proctoring state assessments.

13. Uses evidence‑based research and continuing education to address MA frameworks and to meet licensure requirements.

14. Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

Safety Care trained, preferred

1-2 years as a special educator

Training in reading instruction preferred ie: OG, Wilson,Language Circle

ELL and SEL training preferred

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com .

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $230 to $230 Per Day

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 1 Blue Pride Way
• Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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