Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher - Learning Center - Middle School - August 31, 2026-November 23, 2026

Long Term Substitute

• Special Education Teacher
• Learning Center
• Middle School
• August 31, 2026-November 23, 2026 Swampscott Public Schools Middle School
• Swampscott, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Swampscott Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5732073

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

Middle School Long-Term Substitute:

Learning Center Teacher Swampscott Middle School |

Swampscott Public Schools Timeline:

August 31, 2026

• November 23, 2026 Position Overview Swampscott Middle School is seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Long-Term Substitute Learning Center Teacher to support our specialized special education program.

In this role, you will design, modify, and implement high-quality, standards-aligned instruction for students with diverse profiles, including autism, learning disabilities, and mild intellectual disabilities. Because students in the Learning Center rely heavily on structured routines, consistency, and a dependable advocate to navigate their school days, punctuality and reliable attendance are mandatory for the duration of this assignment. Guided by the district's C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will ensure instructional and behavioral continuity so that every student remains supported and prepared for success. Job Responsibilities Specialized Instruction & Curriculum Modification

Targeted Delivery:

Provide specialized instruction and necessary accommodations to students with disabilities, including autism, learning disabilities, and mild intellectual disabilities.

Curriculum Adjustment:

Modify the general education curriculum to grade-level entry points as needed, and implement functional and vocational curricula as applicable to the program.

Social-Emotional Learning:

Facilitate social skills groups and utilize incidental teaching techniques to build social-emotional proficiency.

Framework Implementation:

Apply professional knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Social Thinking Curricula, and Zones of Regulation to support student self-regulation. Behavioral Support & Case Management

Behavior Support Plans:

Implement established behavior support plans and collect rigorous data to inform progress, adjustments, and daily interventions.

Compliance Documentation:

Complete required student evaluations, draft Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and write detailed progress reports within designated timelines.

Professional Collaboration:

Consult and collaborate regularly with general education teachers, specialist staff, and administrators to ensure student success across settings.

Family Engagement:

Maintain proactive, transparent, and frequent communication with families regarding student progress and adjustments. Professional Reliability

Consistent Attendance:

Maintain strict punctuality and daily attendance throughout the duration of the long-term substitute assignment (August 31, 2026

• November 23, 2026) to preserve programmatic stability.

Qualifications

Licensure:

Valid Massachusetts DESE Certification in Moderate Disabilities (appropriate for the middle school grade level).

Specialized Knowledge:

Required proficiency in ABA principles, Social Thinking Curricula, Zones of Regulation, and functional/vocational instruction.

Compliance:

Successful completion of a Massachusetts CORI and fingerprint-based national criminal background check. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Stamina & Mobility:

This position may require long periods of sitting or standing; walking through the building; and reaching with hands and arms.

Communication & Senses:

Talking or hearing in person and by telephone; using hands to handle or feel objects or controls.

Vision:

Specific vision abilities include close/distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment:

Possible exposure to ultraviolet lights (monitors/copiers) and various hazards common to a middle school building. Non-Discrimination Statement The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.

Position Type:

Full-Time