TLC Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Wachusett Regional School District; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 27,675; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in Massachusetts is seeking a TLC Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute position from April 6 to May 26, 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and hold a valid Massachusetts teaching certificate in special needs. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, developing individualized educational plans, and providing necessary instructional services in a collaborative environment. This role offers a per diem pay rate of $150.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Massachusetts teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in special needs.
• Experience with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Develop program modifications based on student evaluations.
• Conduct pre-evaluation screenings and interviews.
• Prepare and update educational plans for special education students.
• Provide tutorial and group instruction as needed.
• Maintain communication with parents and sending schools.

Skills

Consultation with teachers and parents

Assessment and evaluation skills

Instructional planning

Counseling skills

Transition management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Valid Massachusetts teaching certificate

Job description

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.

Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility.

Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we: Fostera safe, nurturing, and welcomingenvironment. Provide all students with equitableopportunities for deep and meaningfullearning through multiple pathways.Empowerall students to develop and apply theiruniquestrengths, passions, and curiosities.Partnerwith our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

Position: TLC Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

ApproximatelyApril 6, 2026 through May 26, 2026

Location: DawsonElementarySchool

Pay: $150 Per Diem

The Long Term Sub Special Education Teacher shall possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The Teacher shall hold a valid Massachusetts teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in moderate or intensive special needs as the position may require.

1. Consult with referring teacher, guidance staff, and/or parents to develop pre-evaluation program modifications when possible and evaluate referred students within thirty school days;
2. Conduct pre-evaluation screening and/or interview with students and summarize test results for student records;
3. Serve on the S.E.T. for all students evaluated by program staff and assist in the preparation of the Educational Plan for students served by the Special Education Program, updating same annually;
4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including planning individualized programs for Special Education students;
5. Arrange schedules and provide tutorial, small group, and/or classroom instruction for Special Education students as described by the Educational Plan;
6. Assess student progress and prepare written reports as required, but at least quarterly;
7. Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly;
8. Maintain contact with sending schools to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of services for incoming students;
9. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of school behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the school and classroom in a fair and just manner;
10. Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District;
11. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
12. Maintain and improve professional competence
13. Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal or designee.

The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.