Extended - GOALS Elementary Special Education Teacher

Extended School Year - GOALS Elementary Special Education Teacher

Position Type: Summer School Position

Location: Washington Street Schools

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: $156.00 per day

Dates/

Hours:

July 6, 2026 - August 6, 2026*
- Hours:

3.5 hours/day

• Elementary: 4 days/week; M, T, W, TH Students in session 3 hours from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Teachers need to be present 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM.
• 30 minutes/day of prep time is built into the daily rate.
• * dates subject to change
• Successful applicant must be available for the full duration of the program.

As part of its special education programming, Extended School Year (ESY) Services are provided to eligible students. Franklin offers a number of ESY programs from preschool through high school. Extended School Year services are provided to students who meet one or more of the criteria for such services as outlined in special education law. Typically, eligible students require services because they have demonstrated or are likely to demonstrate substantial regression in his/her learning skills and/or substantial difficulty relearning such skills if an extended year program is not provided.

• Plan and organize small group instruction in a setting for students with social-emotional, Autism Spectrum, and complex learning disabilities.
• Organize structured day of academic, social, and recreational opportunities.
• Provide maintenance instruction in reading, writing, math, social skills and behavioral strategies.
• Assign assistant(s) to student and program responsibilities.
• Coordinate with related service staff (OT, PT, SLP, Psychologist).
• Communicate with parents.
• Write student progress reports at end of program.

Special education teaching licensure required; knowledge of and experience with therapeutic and academic strategies and interventions for students, behavior management and a variety of specialized instructional techniques in social skills, reading, written language and math.

• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff.

We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools. Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.