MIddle School Special Education Teacher - LT Substitute

Cohasset-Public-Schools; Reeds Corner (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohasset Public Schools is seeking a certified Middle School Special Education teacher for a long-term substitute position at Cohasset Middle School. The role runs from January 4, 2027, to approximately April 2, 2026, and requires implementing IEPs, utilizing co-teaching models, and collaborating with staff to support students with disabilities.

Massachusetts licensure is required. Responsibilities include data collection, progress reporting, and ensuring accommodations are in place within a

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure for teaching children with moderate needs (grades 5-12) is required.
• Master's degree with emphasis in Special Education is preferred.
• Experience teaching children with disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction through co-teaching models and strategies.
• Interpret and implement IEPs for identified students at the middle school level.
• Create a conducive learning environment aligned with curriculum goals.
• Collaborate with general ed teachers, special education staff, and administrators.
• Assist with data collection and progress reports as required.
• Support integration of students into general education classrooms.

Skills

Co-teaching strategies

IEP implementation

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Massachusetts licensure for moderate needs (grades 5-12)

Master's degree in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

MIddle School Special Education Teacher - LT Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951420

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Cohasset Middle School seeks a certified Middle School Special Education teaching candidate for this long-term substitute position which lasts from January 4, 2026- April 2, 2026.

• Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies.
• Responsible for the daily educational instruction and programming for students as prescribed in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) for identified students at the middle school level.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Work with special education personnel, general education teachers, and administrators.
• Work with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.
• Develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, families, and staff
• Provide specially designed instruction to students within a special education setting for a portion of the day
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, evaluation reports, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state and federal mandates.
• Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Supervise the work of the ESP both in special and general education settings.
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator or Director of Student Services Chairperson for Annual Review Team Meeting for identified students

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cohasset Public Schools policy of nondiscrimination shall apply to the District’s students, staff, and families, and shall extend to the District’s dealings with the general public and those with whom it does business, in accordance with applicable law. No individual shall be discriminated against or harassed in admission, employment, or access to educational opportunities, courses of study, programs, activities, or facilities of the Cohasset Public Schools on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, U.S. uniformed military service member status, disability, age (student age eligibility requirements excepted), homelessness, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Cohasset Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Any complaint of a violation of the District's nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools or to the relevant District Officer or Coordinator (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, McKinney-Vento).

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts licensure as a teacher for children with moderate special needs (grades 5-12)
• Master's degree with emphasis in Special Education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a teacher of children with disabilities.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students
• SEI Endorsement preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Stapleton, M.Ed., CAGS , Director of Student Services
• Superintendent's Office
• 143 Pond Street
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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