Long Term Substitute Teacher, Special Education (3308)

Wilson Middle School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Middle School in Natick, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Special Education (grades 7-8) to cover 10/9/2026 through 10/30/2026. The role focuses on providing specialized instruction and collaboration with core teachers.

The candidate will deliver content per district standards, operate within a SEI-friendly framework, and participate in district-wide initiatives to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities (SPED) preferred.
• SEI Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized content instruction for grades 7 & 8.
• Operate a small group Skills Development class and push-in collaboration with grade level teachers.
• Work with curriculum, materials and a dedicated teaching space.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Aptitude

Passion for students

Flexible

Collaborative

Multitasking

Organized

Education

High School diploma or GED

Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities (SPED)

SEI Endorsement

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Special Education (3308)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907723

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 9, 2026

Job Description

The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Long Term Substitute, Teacher, Special Education- Middle School

Start Date: 10/9/2026-10/30/2026

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

LTS Middle School Special Education Teacher

Location

Wilson Middle

Reports To

Building Principal

Special Education Administrator

Work days/FTE

10/9-10/30

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per contract with theNon-Rep Salary Schedule

Benefits Eligible?

No

Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL:

Provide specialized content instruction for students in grades 7 & 8. This would include running a small group Skills Development class and providing push in collaboration to students in the grade level classrooms. Curriculum, materials and private teaching space are provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or GED

Professional Certification preferred:

• Massachusetts DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities (SPED)
• SEI Endorsement

Specialized Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff and community engagement and cultivation
• Provides structured language learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, and science to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement;
• Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, and assessments when appropriate using SEI strategies.
• Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn;
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification;
• Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/PLC/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed.
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate.

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members’ equitable access to opportunity.

• Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff
• Updates policies and equitable access procedures

Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off‑site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• Observe details at close range;
• In the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• May need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting;
• Lifting up to and including 25 lbs;
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 8/27/2026

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13 E. Central Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]