Therapeutic Learning Program Special Ed Substitute (1.0 FTE)

Bridge Elementary School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Elementary School in Lexington, MA is seeking a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute Special Education Teacher for the Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP), reporting to the Building Principal and the Director of Special Education. The assignment runs approximately February 5, 2027 through May 17, 2027 to cover a leave of absence.

The position offers $175 per diem for days worked, with Unit C members receiving the current hourly rate plus $15 per hour; benefits remain as is.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Special Education preferred.
• DESE certification in moderate disabilities required at the appropriate grade level.
• DESE certification in severe disabilities and previous experience will also be considered if moderate license is pursued within the first year of employment.
• Must have experience working with students with social emotional and/or behavioral disabilities; must have experience managing student behavior including developing behavior plans, collecting data and other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports general educator by modifying curriculum for students eligible for special education, using the course of study adopted by the MA DESE.
• Collaborates with the social worker, special educators and general educators to support students’ academic, social/emotional and behavioral needs across educational settings.
• Works to ensure the rights of students with disabilities to be full participants in the general curriculum.
• Delivers direct academic instruction to students’ in accordance with Individualized Educational Plans
• Implements state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to special education.
• Participates in the development of and oversees implementation of IEPs for students eligible for special education.
• Supervises and supports paraprofessionals as they implement instruction, including behavior plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Tech proficiency

Education

Masters Degree in Special Education

DESE certification in moderate disabilities

DESE certification in severe disabilities (considered if moderate license pursued in first year)

Job description

Bridge Elementary School in Lexington, MA is seeking a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute Special Education Teacher for the Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP), reporting to the Building Principal and the Director of Special Education. The assignment runs approximately February 5, 2027 through May 17, 2027 to cover a leave of absence.

The position offers $175 per diem for days worked, with Unit C members receiving the current hourly rate plus $15 per hour; benefits remain as is.