Special Education Teacher (LTS)

Young World Physical Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,424 - 66,164; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for North Andover Middle School. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Massachusetts certification in specific areas.

The teacher will provide high-quality instruction, maintain classroom management, and write Individual Education Plans, while earning $315.96 per day.

This is a 10-week assignment from September 3 to November 13, 2026, and the application is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences guided by standards.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Write goals and progress reports for IEPs.

Skills

Student management

Curriculum development

Collaboration with teachers

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher (LTS)

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute)

Job Details

• Job ID: 5815624
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Principal and Special Education Administrator

Location: North Andover Middle School

Term: Sep 3, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

General Description

The special education teacher is responsible for delivering a high quality, specialized instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district and state. The specialized instruction will look different depending on whether it is inclusion or a sub‑separate program setting. The school district has multiple programs across 8 schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in a subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district’s policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self‑generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re‑certification.
• Plan and instruct study skills, social skills (Social Thinking Program), bullying prevention and behavior skills.
• Write goals, objectives, present level of performance, progress reports and all appropriate documentation for students’ Individual Education Plans using ESPED.
• Provide general education teachers with copies of IEPs, collaborate with general education teachers to understand students’ classroom needs, and consult.
• Maintain student data, notes, progress, behavior, and emotional status in the students’ binders.
• Maintain a student‑specific school‑to‑home communication system.
• Develop and disseminate staff and student schedules.
• Active and knowledgeable participation in team meetings.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all settings to include but not limited to classroom, hallways, and out of school settings.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Working Conditions

Working in a school setting. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Year

10‑week leave (Sep 3 - Nov 13 2026)

Salary

Salary per day: $315.96 to $315.96 Per Day

Salary negotiation: As negotiated with North Andover Teachers Association.

Job Categories

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Greg Landry, Director of Human Resources
• 566 Main Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]