Special Education Teacher — Long-Term Substitute

Middleborough Public Schools; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Middleborough Public Schools is seeking a Special Education long-term substitute at Mary K. Goode Elementary School in Middleborough, MA.

The role involves delivering explicit instruction, collaborating with SPED teams, and managing IEPs for designated students in self-contained and general education settings. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), MA licensure in Moderate/Severe Disabilities, SEI endorsement, and knowledge of MA frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• MA Licensure as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) OR as Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
• SEI endorsement
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and integration of state frameworks into local curricula and instruction for reading, written language, mathematics, & functional skills
• Knowledge and training in structured reading methodology preferred
• Educational background or experience with differentiated instruction in both an inclusive and self-contained secondary setting, including proven skills in classroom management and instructional strategies
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• $175/Day for DESE Certified Special Education - $307.83/Day after 30 days.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multi-sensory teaching, differentiated strategies, including use of modified content, methodology, and performance criteria as needed, as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom, for designated students receiving services in a self-contained setting as well as in the general education environment.
• Experience with behavioral therapeutic techniques with a diverse population preferred, including Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Collaborate with grade level classroom teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Promote and assist in the implementation of research-based strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of students’ academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.
• Assesses student progress towards: objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEPs/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing w/ parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families, and any outside providers.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure a successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students.
• Use a multi-disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring in order to routinely implement data-based decision-making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Instruct students using real world, functional applications that support students’ independent living and vocational skills.
• Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate student and staff schedules to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and the efficient use of resources.
• Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.
• Familiarity with MCAS Alternate Assessment
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Behavioral therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis

Collaboration

Classroom management

Data-based instruction

IEP documentation

Paraprofessional supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

MA Licensure: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

SEI endorsement

Job description

Middleborough Public Schools is seeking a Special Education long-term substitute at Mary K. Goode Elementary School in Middleborough, MA.

The role involves delivering explicit instruction, collaborating with SPED teams, and managing IEPs for designated students in self-contained and general education settings. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), MA licensure in Moderate/Severe Disabilities, SEI endorsement, and knowledge of MA frameworks.