Moderate Special Education Permanent Substitute Teacher (Oct. - Nov. 2026)

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks qualified educators to provide specialized instructional support under IEP guidelines. The role involves designing and delivering small group or individual instruction for students with diverse needs, and adapting curricula and environments to maximize learning outcomes.

Candidates will participate in IEP meetings, serve as case managers, and collaborate with general education staff to implement effective behavioral and instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs is required.
• Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, and other special needs.
• Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.
• Strong curriculum/academic background.
• Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in mainstream or pullout settings according to IEP goals.
• Modify curricula, materials, and environments to meet individual student needs.
• Complete diagnostic academic testing as required.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings for assigned or referred students.
• Act as Case Manager, communicating with parents and staff, and preparing reports.
• Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students.
• Design and implement behavior support plans.
• Provide consultation to staff on modifying instruction for special education students.
• Attend special needs staff meetings and cross-staff meetings.
• Write IEP progress reports and manage budget/inventory reports as requested.
• Provide small group or individualized instruction as prescribed.

Skills

IEP development & planning

Case management

Curriculum adaptation

Team teaching

Behavior management

Educational consultation

Collaboration with staff

Technology in classroom

Education

Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs

Tools

Diagnostic testing tools

Assessment & progress reporting software

Job description

• Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualizededucational plans


• Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.


• Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.


• Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred.


• Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans.


• Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred.


• To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.


• To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students.


• To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program.


• To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.


• To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned.


• To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head.


• To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.


• Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs


• Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs.


• Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.


• Strong curriculum/academic background.


• Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.


• Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.


• Experience with inclusive model ofinstruction and willingness to team-teach.


• Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.

APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.