PK STEP Teacher (Special Education - SubSeparate) - Long Term Sub

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools seeks a PK STEP Teacher for Sgt Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School in Amesbury, Massachusetts. This long-term substitute position requires a valid MA certification and elementary classroom experience.

The role is full-time and based at the Sgt Jordan Shay Memorial site. Starting immediately, the PK STEP program provides intensive special education support for young learners with developmental delays and related needs.

Qualifications

• MA certification valid for Massachusetts licensure.
• Experience in an elementary classroom setting preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintain accurate, complete records as required by law and policy.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring non-classroom activities.
• Establish open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

Education

MA Certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

PK STEP Teacher (Special Education - SubSeparate) - Long Term Sub

Amesbury Public Schools Sgt Jordan Shay Memorial (Formerly Amesbury Elem.) - Amesbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911099

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: PK STEP Teacher– Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

COMPENSATION: Initial Rate: $125 per day for the first 20 days.
Long-Term Rate: On the 21st day, compensation increases to the Bachelor's Step 1 salary rate ($58,859.68 annually, prorated), applied retroactively to day one.

Student Profile Students in the STEP program are identified as students with Developmental Delay, Intellectual Impairment, Communication, Autism, or other complex learning needs. Students may have challenges in their academic, language/communication, social, self-help, and behavior skill development. All students require intensive, highly specialized and individualized instruction and support to access learning.

Program Description: STEP is a substantially separate program designed to support PK students with intensive special education needs. Students require a small group learning environment with a low student to staff ratio. Students attend a full school day.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Sgt Jordan Shay Memorial (Formerly Amesbury Elem.)

Amesbury Elementary School Mission StatementAt Amesbury Elementary School we strive to create a child-centered environment that promotes academic excellence, individual success, and social responsibility. We believe that a supportive home, school, and community partnership is essential to the education of each child. Meaningful learning experiences encompass the emerging needs of the whole child, mind and body. We celebrate our unique and diverse school culture while inspiring every child to be a life-long learner.

Job Requirements

• Appropriate MA Certification
• Experience working in an elementary classroom setting preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• John Obremski , Principal, Shay Elementary
• 193 Lions Mouth Rd
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]