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Special Education Teacher (substitute)
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$82,726 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Teacher (substitute)
Holliston Public Schools
Miller Elementary - Holliston, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Holliston Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5910643
Application Deadline:
Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Oct 13, 2026
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's life? Miller Elementary School (grades 3-5) is looking for an extraordinary Substitute Special Educator for a short-term assignment. This role is anticipated to begin on October 13, 2026, and last for approximately four weeks.
Preferred qualifications:
Masters degree in Special Education DESE certification in Special Education (Severe)
Instructional Hours:
7:40-2:18
If you are interested in this amazing opportunity at Miller Elementary, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of reference.
Public School employees of Massachusetts are required to submit their fingerprints to a National Criminal Database check. The check will require you to pay a fee of $35. In addition to the national background check, a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (CORI) is required.
Miller Elementary:
We are a grades 3-5 elementary school committed to providing the resources and opportunities that will enable each student to develop and maximize individual potential in a positive and collaborative environment that encourages and affirms academic achievement and personal excellence.
Our goal is to develop confident critical thinkers, productive and creative life-long learners, and socially responsible, engaged citizens who are capable of adapting to change in a technologically advanced and diverse society.
The Miller School continues the three unique programs started at
Placentino:
Traditional, Montessori and French. To enter the French and Montessori programs students must have started their training at Placentino.
At Miller we CARE! Students are encouraged to follow the four character traits of Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility and Effort. Miller's CARE program promotes a positive school climate and a trusting and respectful student-teacher relationship.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$140 to $140 Per Day