Long Term Substitute: Special Education Teacher (AIM Program)

Sylvania; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute position in Beverly, MA. The role covers a leave of absence from 10/01/2026 to 02/22/2027 in a substantially separate program for students with intensive needs.

Requirements include MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities (severe disabilities preferred), SEI endorsement within one year of start date, and a Master’s degree in the appropriate content area.

Qualifications

• MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities; severe disabilities preferred.
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date).
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.
• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition.
• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Skills

Direct instruction

Education

Master's degree in the appropriate content area

MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities

SEI Endorsement (required within one year)

Job description

Job Description

Please note this is a long term substitute position covering a leave of absence from approximately 10/01/2026 through 02/22/2027.

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for our substantially separate program for students with intensive needs who require individualized instruction across all academic areas. Students typically have either global cognitive delays or a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students


• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles


• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned


• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines.


• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.


• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary.


• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.


• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset


• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition


• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Requirements

• MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities; severe disabilities preferred


• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date)


• At leastthree (3)years of relevant experience preferred


• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area

Compensation

• $261.58 per day


• Up to $305.25 per day for retired, former Beverly Public Schools MA DESE licensed teachers

Employment Eligibility

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI and SORI background check and fingerprint-based national criminal history check, in accordance with Massachusetts law.


• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.