Special Education ~ Long Term Substitute

Special Education ~ Long Term Substitute

Middleborough Public Schools John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5917695

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position is from approximately October 1, 2026 through February 26, 2027.

• Implement direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using a multi-sensory approach, differentiated strategies and research-based techniques, including use of modified content, methodology and performance criteria as needed, as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in an inclusive general education 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.
• Promote and assist in the implementation of appropriate strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of student’s academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.
• Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEP’s/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing w/parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families and any outside providers.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure 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 in order to routinely implement data-based decision‑making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals as needed
• Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by the Director of Special Education

Position Type: Part‑time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Middleborough Public Schools is to prepare all students to excel in life.

STRUCTURE AND PHILOSOPHY The overarching purpose of all schooling in our society is to help students become responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and healthy, caring, ethical, and intellectually reflective individuals. The skills, knowledge, and personal competence that students acquire in school should enable them to be successful now and in the future. (Excerpted from This We Believe, National Middle School Association, Columbus, Ohio.)Nichols

Middle School offers an environment that fosters the growth of the individual student and eases the transition from the elementary classroom to the specialized subject program of the high school.

Our school is designed to meet the unique educational, personal, physical, social, and emotional needs of adolescents. In addition to developing interpersonal relationships and respect for the values of others, each student has the opportunity for maximum growth in knowledge, confidence, and self‑esteem.

We offer a varied program of studies including unified arts and extracurricular activities that foster a student’s curiosity and willingness to learn while developing and strengthening basic skills. We provide an environment that encourages student achievement and challenges all…