Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Special Education

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 27,675 - 29,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work in an inclusive environment

Support for professional growth

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bedford seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Special Education to ensure students can pursue their education in the absence of regular teachers. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, maintaining safety, and adhering to school policies.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 60 college credits, experience with children, and preferably a Massachusetts Teaching Certificate. This role starts immediately and offers competitive rates depending on licensure.

Qualifications

• Commitment to an inclusive curriculum and school community.
• Ability to report in writing on daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student and personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and implement lesson plans.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and welfare.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage classroom environment

Education

Minimum of 60 college credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Special Education

New Bedford Public Schools Casimir Pulaski Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5694901
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

About the Role

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position

Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Special Education

Objective

To enable each student to pursue their education by providing instruction and appropriately managing the classroom environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment while delivering instruction and implementing lesson plans in line with District’s goals, policies and procedures for student achievement.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Follows and supports all District and school policies, rules, and procedures.
• Reports to the main office upon arrival at the school building to determine the assignment of the day.
• Supervises students to ensure their safety and welfare.
• Reports any student related injury, accident, illness, discipline problem Administration immediately or as soon as is reasonable.
• Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the position including all student and school personnel information.
• Other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 60 college credits is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Those pursuing a career in education preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains appropriate dress and a professional appearance.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: Principal or Designee
• Rate: Unlicensed through DESE - $150/day ($21.43/hour ), Licensed through DESE - $160/day ($23.42/hour)
• Dates of assignment: 5/8/2026 - 6/29/2026

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Contact Information

• Melissa Rego , Principal
• 1097 Braley Rd
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745
• Phone: [phone] x 2225
• Fax: [phone] x 2370
• Email: [e-mail]