Special Education Teacher (Short Term Substitute)

Town-of-Falmouth,-M; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Falmouth Public Schools, Lawrence School in Falmouth, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher (Substitute) for the 2026-2027 school year. Position covers 8-12 weeks with IEP-driven instruction and collaboration with itinerant staff.

Requires MA licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-8; 5-12 dual license preferred; SEI endorsement preferred. Master’s in Special Education preferred. Salary per FPS substitute rates.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure required as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-8; 5-12 dual license preferred.
• SEI endorsement preferred.
• Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a teacher of children with disabilities.
• Experience with specialized teaching techniques for students with disabilities.
• Fundamental computation skills and solid K-8 math understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily educational programs per the IEP.
• Develop diagnostic/prescriptive programming for students with social/emotional needs.
• Collaborate with itinerant staff, general education teachers, and administrators.
• Participate in the school-based evaluation team to assess possible disabilities.
• Write and develop IEPs with TEAM members.
• Help integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.
• Complete data sheets, evaluation reports, progress reports, IEPs and other required documents.
• Consult with itinerant specialists for ongoing diagnostic programming.
• Support accommodations and modifications for inclusionary practices.
• Supervise Teacher Assistant in both special and general education settings.
• Continue professional growth through meetings, conferences and coursework.

Skills

IEP implementation

Collaboration

Behavioral management

Math instruction (K-8)

Education

Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-8; 5-12 (dual license preferred)

Master's degree in Special Education preferred

SEI endorsement preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Short Term Substitute)

Falmouth Public Schools Lawrence School - Falmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5964122

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSTING OF VACANCY

Special Education Teacher (Substitute 8-12 Weeks)

Lawrence School

2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• REQUIRED Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Prek-8; 5-12 (dual license preferred)


• SEI endorsement, preferred.


• Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education preferred.


• Demonstrated experience as a teacher of children with disabilities.


• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.


• Candidates shall demonstrate that they possess both fundamental computation skills and comprehensive, in-depth understanding of K-8 mathematics.


• Knowledge of the significant theories, practices, and programs for developing mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and conceptual understanding.


• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities.


• Ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for and in general education classrooms; for example, use of behavioral management principles and use of teaching and learning techniques.


• Basic principles and concepts of mathematics appropriate to the school curriculum.


• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the daily educational programs for children as prescribed in the Individual Educational Plan (IEP).


• Be responsible for the diagnostic/prescriptive programming for students with social/emotional learning needs.


• Work with itinerant staff, other special needs personnel, general education teachers, and administrators in developing viable programs for special education students.


• Work as part of the school-based evaluation Team to assess students with suspected areas of disability.


• Work in concert with TEAM members to develop and write an IEP.


• Work with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.


• Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, evaluation reports, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state and federal mandates.


• Be responsible for ongoing diagnostic/prescriptive programming for children in consultation with itinerant specialists and other consultants.


• Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications for inclusionary practices.


• Supervise the work of the Teacher Assistant both in special and general education settings.


• Continue to grow in the position through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars, through readings in professional literature, and through enrollment in college or university courses.


• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Asst. Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator.

SALARY: In accordance with FPS Substitute Rates

EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, application, selection, compensation, retention, transfer, promotion, benefits, work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individual's race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information.

*race includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles.

Complete GBA - Afffirmative Action Policy can be found here: Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $180 to $342.99 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Tom Bushy , Principal


• Lawrence School


• Email: [e-mail]