Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 23,247 - 32,287; Full time

Job summary

Haverhill Public Schools in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Silver Hill Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students on IEPs in a structured classroom setting and collaborates with staff to implement accommodations.

The substitute must possess flexibility to cover diverse subjects and maintain confidentiality, with duties assigned by the Principal or designee per district policies. State licensing preferred.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license – preferred.
• Non-Certified Teachers may include individuals with an Associate Degree or 60 credits.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

Responsibilities

• Instructional and curriculum duties as directed by the Principal/Supervisor/Superintendent.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators and parents/guardians to support students.
• Substitute daily for absent professional staff as assigned by the Principal/designee.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Adapt to various lesson plans when covering different subjects or grades.
• Provide summaries of activities, plans and unfinished work to the classroom teacher.

Education

Massachusetts DESE license (preferred)

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Job description

Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Silver Hill Elementary - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Job Details

Work Year: 2026-2027

Effective Date of Employment: September 1, 2026

Salary:

• Haverhill Public Schools Retired Teacher - $175.00 Per Day
• MA Certified Teacher - $154.00 Per Day
• Non-Certified Teacher with Bachelor's Degree - $140.00 Per Day
• Non-Certified Teacher with a minimum of an Associate Degree or 60 College Credits - $126.00 Per Day
• Long Term Substitutes in the same position on the 31st Day will receive $50.00 more a day from the current substitute rate above

Organizational Relationship

Directly responsible to the Principal in all matters pertaining to the building. Jointly responsible to the Principal and appropriate Supervisor in areas of instruction and curriculum and to the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee.

Statement of Duties

• Responsible for instructional, curriculum and general duties as indicated by the Principal, Supervisor, and directives of the Superintendent.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and parents/guardians
• Substitute daily for absent professional staff as determined by the Principal/designee.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Must possess the ability to adapt to a variety of lesson plans when covering various subjects or grades.
• Provides summary of activities accomplished, lesson plans completed and not completed and any other additional information that the classroom teacher should be aware of.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment for all students and reports all student discipline issues to the appropriate authority.
• Adheres to district policies for staff.
• Annually completes the appropriate staff training and Substitute Handbook
• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal or directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – preferred
• Non-Certified Teachers, include individuals with a minimum of an Associate Degree or who have completed two years of college (60 credits).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Donna Martin
• Email: [e-mail]