Special Education Permanent Substitute Teacher (Aug. - Oct. 2026)

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks qualified educators to provide specialized instruction for students with special needs in mainstream or pullout settings. You will adapt curricula, conduct assessments, and collaborate on IEPs and progress reporting with parents and staff.

The role emphasizes case management, behavioral support planning, and coordination with general education teachers to meet diverse learning needs within inclusive classrooms.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Teaching Certification for Moderate Special Needs.
• Experience instructing students with learning disabilities and other special needs.
• Experience adapting materials and curricula for special needs students.
• Strong curriculum and academic background.
• Ability to consult with general education teachers about learning needs.
• Experience designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
• Experience with inclusive model and willingness to team-teach.
• Experience using classroom technology.

Responsibilities

• Within mainstream or pullout settings, provide instruction and academic support aligned with students' IEPs.
• Modify curricula, materials, and environments to meet individual needs.
• Complete diagnostic academic testing as required.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or new referrals.
• Act as Case Manager and communicate with parents and staff; prepare progress reports.
• Write IEP goals and objectives for students assigned or referred.
• Design and implement behavioral support plans for students.
• Provide consultation to staff on curriculum modifications and teaching styles.
• Write objectives for individual education programs for students in special needs programs.
• Attend special needs and staff meetings.
• Write IEP progress reports and submit budget/inventory reports as required.
• Provide small group or individual instruction as prescribed in educational plans.

Education

Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs

Inclusive education experience

Behavioral management

Collaborative / team-teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental Information

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.