Long Term Substitute: Special Education Teacher (Learning Center)

Beverly Public School District; Beverly, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Public School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute covering a leave of absence from November 30, 2026 to March 12, 2027. The teacher will collaborate with content teachers, write IEPs, collect data, and report progress during team meetings.

Requirements include MA DESE Special Education certification, SEI Endorsement within a year, and a Master’s degree. The role emphasizes instruction across reading, math, written language, and data-driven planning

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate content area
• Appropriate MA DESE Special Education certification is required
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required within one year of start date

Responsibilities

• Write IEP goals and objectives, collect and analyze data, and report progress in progress reports and Team Meetings
• Use varied assessment tools for eligibility during initial meetings and reevaluations
• Provide instruction for students with varying disabilities in reading, math and written language
• Collaborate with staff to implement accommodations/modifications across the school setting
• Communicate with parents and outside agency providers in writing and orally
• Deliver direct instruction and prepare lessons reflecting diverse learning styles
• Plan and utilize instructional strategies/equipment aligned to student needs
• Maintain classroom behavior management in line with district/state guidelines
• Collaborate to determine instructional goals and methods per district requirements
• Provide timely lesson plans for substitutes and ongoing assessment of student learning
• Maintain asset-based, growth-oriented mindset toward all students
• Communicate respectfully with families about student progress and language acquisition
• Analyze and use student data to adapt curriculum for diverse learners

Education

Master's Degree

MA DESE Special Education Certification

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Please note this is a long term substitute position covering a leave of absence tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2026 through March 12, 2027.

Job Description

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher who will teach, plan and grade collaboratively with content teachers.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Experience with the writing of IEP goals and objectives and the ability to collect student data, analyze data and accurately report academic progression on progress reports and within Team Meetings
• Documented training and use of a variety of assessment tools to support the eligibility process during initial team meetings and 3-year reevaluations.
• Experience working with students with varying disabilities and the ability to provide instruction in reading, math and written language. Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for ELA and Math required, as well as the ability to establish entry points for students.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with all staff to support the academic needs of the students and ensure implementation of accommodations and/or modifications across the school setting
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with parents and outside agency providers
• 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

• Appropriate MA DESE and Special Education certification required
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date)
• At leastone (1) year of relevant experience preferred
• Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area

Compensation

• $314.41 per day
• $330.13 per day for retired, licensed Beverly Public Schools teacher

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.