Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

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Special Education Teacher
- Long Term Substitute

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide

Special Education Teacher
- Long Term Substitute
Elementary and High School

At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. You will work as part of a team that serves 7,500 students at 14 campuses across Helena. This position will work during the regular school calendar (187 days). Salary is prorated on $52,275-$70,833 a year in addition to a generous benefit package: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Final salary is determined based on education level and applicable experience.

• Apply knowledge of special education methodologies to oversee assigned special needs classroom and create individual and group programs for each student to enhance their developmental, intellectual and academic needs.
• Teach students how to recognize and manage their emotions, access help when they need it, and learn problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Develop academic pathways for student programs.
• Implement restorative practices when students act out.
• Collaborate with specialists to create holistic intervention and individual education plans.
• Keep individual student records up to date.
• Complete academic assessments and reports findings.

To become part of this dedicated team, you have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field, 3 years of experience working with students with developmental/behavioral needs; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District. A valid Montana Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education is required.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position may require travel from site to site to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

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Helena Public Schools
Human Resource Office
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Phone:

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 8:58:13 PM CST.

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