Special Education Teacher ~ Substitute - Moderate​/Severe

Special Education Teacher ~ Substitute - Moderate/Severe

This position is from June 15, 2026 through June 26, 2026.

Position Type:
Part‑time

• Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Strong teaching skills including co‑teaching within an inclusive environment with an emphasis on students who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged.
• Knowledge of VB‑MAPP.
• Must demonstrate strong reading, written and oral language skills.
• Communicates frequently with parents and team members.
• Develop Individualized Education Plans and clearly present academic/social/behavioral goals and objectives within an IEP meeting.
• Complete progress reports, meetings with classroom teachers and instructional assistants, and any necessary student evaluations.
• Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of all student educational programs and behavior management guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience in creating and implementing behavior support plans, data collection, summing, and graphing.
• Identify and create social skills curriculum to be taught within a social skills group for identified students.
• Supervise Instructional Assistants, including regular meeting times, modeling, training, and ensuring fidelity of behavior support plans and curriculum accommodations/modifications.
• Hold weekly meetings with BCBA, classroom teachers and instructional assistants.
• Implement direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multi‑sensory teaching, differentiated strategies, and language‑based techniques, including use of modified content, methodology, and performance criteria as needed, plus assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in the general education and/or learning center environment.
• Collaborate and co‑teach with grade‑level classroom teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Serve as contact person for designated caseload, completing all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEPs/progress reports, etc.), managing the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing with parents/Team members, etc.), and maintaining communication between teachers, specialists, families, and outside providers.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure a successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students.
• Use a multi‑disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring and implement data‑based decision‑making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Coordinate student and staff schedules to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and efficient use of resources.
• Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Required:
  
  MA Licensure as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK‑8) OR as Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels).
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and integration of state frameworks into local curricula and instruction for reading, written language, mathematics, and functional skills.
• Educational background or experience with differentiated instruction in both an inclusive and self‑contained elementary setting, including proven skills in classroom management and instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and best practice for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• $175/Day for Special Education DESE Certification.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.