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Special Education Teacher (Leave of Absence)

North Andover Public Schools

North Andover Middle School - North Andover, Massachusetts This job is also posted in North Andover Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5943454

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher (Subsitute through October 26, 2026)

REPORTS TO

Principal and Special Ed Administrator

LOCATION

North Andover Middle School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The special education teacher is responsible for delivering 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's 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. Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy. Maintains and improves 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 IEP, collaborate with general education teachers to understand student's 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

Leave of Absence through at least October 26, 2026

SALARY:

As negotiated with North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$315.97 to $315.97 Per Day

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required