Long-term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Billerica Public Schools; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Billerica Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Special Education Teacher for Locke Middle School in Billerica, MA. The position runs from Sep 28, 2026 through Nov 6, 2026, with hours from 6:50 to 1:50 and pays $120 per day.

Reports to Building Principal and Special Education Directors. The role involves delivering specialized instruction to students with disabilities in LRE and coordinating with the IEP process.

Qualifications

• MA elementary Special Education teaching certification preferred
• CORI & Fingerprint clearance required
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of settings.
• Create flexible programs and environments to provide specialized instruction.
• Write and implement IEPs and progress toward goals with data.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and communicate with families.

Education

MA elementary Special Education certification

Job description

Long-term Substitute Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906991

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

This is a long-term substitute position and pays $120/day and the duration of this assignment is until November 6, 2026. The hours are from 6:50-1:50.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: This position is accountable for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of settings. The teacher is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment such that students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations and other needed supports.

JOB DUTIES

• Follow Federal and state regulations and district procedures for special education and the American’s with Disabilities Act, meet time-lines and ensure a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Provide direct and indirect instructional supports to students in order for the student to make meaningful progress based on their unique circumstances.
• Employ specialized instructional methodologies and techniques to support access to curriculum and documented progress.
• Prepare and adapt lessons to meet the needs of the students.
• Modify content, methodologies and performance expectations as required for a student with disabilities to access curriculum and the school environment.
• Conduct educational assessments and write evaluation reports that meet the Federal and state requirements.
• Participate in the team process and eligibility determinations for special education Schedule and chair annual review meetings.
• Write Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and implement services outlined in the IEP.
• Write measurable goals with objectives/benchmarks that are measurable and keep data to support achievement towards meeting the goals and objectives/benchmarks.
• Determine need for extended school year services through ongoing data collection that measures regression/recoupment following breaks in service during the school year.
• Write progress reports commensurate with the general education report card schedule.
• Collaborate with team members, general education teachers, related service providers regarding the delivery of services and IEP development.
• Assist general educators to adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to discuss student progress.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals
• Other duties may be assigned.

Preferred candidates must be MA certified as an elementary Special Education Teacher with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Billerica Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion or religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, military services, marital status, genetic information, handicap, disability, or on any other basis that is protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

Job Requirements

• CORI & FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tony Garas , Principal
• 110 Allen Road
• Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]