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Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute (September - November 20, 2026)
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What they do
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
- November 20, 2026) Milford Public Schools Stacy Middle School
- Milford, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5902355Application Deadline:
Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Sep 30, 2026 Job DescriptionPosition:
Special Education Teacher- Long Term Substitute
Location:
Stacy Middle SchoolSchedule:
September- November 20, 2026
Salary:
TBDTo Start:
September 2026Qualifications:
- Massachusetts Department of Education Teacher License-Certified Grades 5-8 in Special Education; Highly Qualified status in subject area(s)
- Strong ability to relate and work with the middle level learner
- Experience in Response to Intervention, PBIS
- CPI Training preferred
- Ability to differentiate instruction and incorporate a variety of learning activities/ experiences to inspire, motivate and challenge our middle level students
- Experience working with
LEP/FLEP
students- Familiarity with the MA Frameworks for Grade 5-8
- Excellent technology skills/familiarity with IEP programming
- SEI training, Bilingual Preferred
- Experience to work interdisciplinary with content colleagues on interdisciplinary initiatives
- A positive person, willing to become involved in the academic and social aspects of school life to support student success, school spirit, and school climate and culture
- A self-reflective, active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community
- Strong familiarity with MA frameworks and special education regulations
Responsibilities:
- Liaison for students on caseload
- Familiarity with MCAS and MCAS Alt
- Facilitate Team meetings
- Develop IEPs, progress reports, evaluations, scheduling students with a variety of special education needs
- Administer/interpret variety of diagnostic instruments
- Strong co-teaching background
- Experience teaching and motivating middle school students in team setting
- Highly organized and efficient with paperwork
- Work collaboratively with teachers in other contents and special areas
- Assess strengths and needs of students, provide appropriate differentiated instruction and communicate assessment results to parents, teachers, administrators
- Analyze all assessment data related to student performance and use that data to improve instructional practices
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians/community agencies and peers to ensure student success
- Creatively plan and implement instruction in a small group and pull out classroom setting
- Support and provide strategies for students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges