Special Education Teacher (LTS)

Woburn Public Schools; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute role at Woburn High School for the 2025-2026 school year. The position runs April 6, 2026 to June 15, 2026, with a daily rate starting at $125 for the first 20 days and higher rates thereafter based on degree level.

The teacher will report to the Director of Student Services and collaborate with school personnel, designing inclusive instruction and leading IEP-related activities with fidelity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Certification in Moderate Special Needs for PreK-8.
• Experience working in diverse educational settings.
• Proficient with Google applications and tech tools.
• Training in reading programs (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, Lindamood Bell).

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in Special Education.
• Design and implement modifications to curricula and differentiation strategies.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and service providers.
• Evaluate student progress with data collection and assessments; monitor progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Chair IEP meetings and other special education team meetings as needed.
• Write IEPs and progress notes across the academic year.
• Participate in professional development and collaboration with teams.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with laws and district policies.
• Maintain communication with parents and community liaisons.
• Oversee paraprofessional staff in data collection and support.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Reading programs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

DESE Certification: Moderate Special Needs (PreK-8)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Apps

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Woburn HighSchool

School Year 2025-2026

April 6, 2026 to June 15, 2026

Long Term Substitutes receive a daily rate of $125.00 for the first 20 days of work. Starting on the 21st day, they are compensated at the daily rate for either a Bachelor's ($346.55) or Master's ($372.42) level, based on their qualifications, for the remainder of their assignment.

The Special Education Teacher reports directly to the Director of Student Services, Student Services Coordinators, Principal of the School, and is expected to work closely with all school personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to students’ learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• A strong background in design and implementation of specialized instruction and curriculum for elementary school in an inclusive classroom.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students in the Special Education setting.
• Design and implement modifications to school curricula, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior support programs as needed.
• Function as an integral member of the instructional support team, including classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and special education service providers.
• Evaluate student abilities and progress through data collection and a variety of formal and informal assessments, including determining special education eligibility; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Chair annual IEP meetings and any other special education team meetings as necessary.
• Write IEP’s and progress notes using data collection across the academic year.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Participate in collaborative consultation with special education teams, including service providers as well as Administrators.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies.
• Maintain and build relationships and communication pathways with parents and other community liaisons.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, regulations, and WPS Employee Handbook.
• Attend all required meetings and perform duties as assigned by Student Service’s Director and Building Administrator(s).
• Oversee paraprofessional staff in supporting students and in data collection, as appropriate.
• All other duties as required by the Principal or WPS Administration.

Qualifications & Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Required Licensure: Current Massachusetts's DESE Certification in Moderate Special Needs for corresponding grade levels (PreK-8)
• Experience working in a diverse educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Competence with technology tools and platforms, including Google applications
• Training and/or knowledge of various reading programs (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, Lindamood Bell)

Terms of Employment:

As outlined in the Agreement Between The Woburn Teachers’ Association and The Woburn School Committee.

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.