Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 5 Special Education

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 5 Special Education (3113R)

Job : 5840642

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Salary and benefits: Salary and benefits per contract with the Non-Rep Salary Schedule

Benefits Eligible: No

Position Type: Full-Time

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre‑K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high‑performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred
• Professional Certification: MA DESE licensure in Special Education; MA DESE SEI Endorsement;
  Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable
• Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure student skill level and conceptual understanding of academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral benchmarks
• Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
• Understanding of child/adolescent development
• Knowledge of best instructional practices for students with special abilities
• Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students
• Understanding of district, state, and federal policies and regulations as they relate to students with disabilities
• Commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity
• Experience working in a diverse public school setting preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience providing instruction and support for academic, social‑emotional, and/or behavioral needs
• Experience working with English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite and Power School preferred
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment
• Organized and able to meet deadlines

Kennedy Middle School

Building Principal and Director of Student Services

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design.

• Design and carry out developmentally appropriate curriculum/programming as required by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
• Develop data collection systems using curriculum‑based and school‑wide progress monitoring tools to monitor progress towards goals and standards
• Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support student’s behavior and social emotional needs
• Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support student's goals and other areas of need and in collecting data
• Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
• Provide interdisciplinary programming through consultation with professional and support staff
• Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re‑evaluations
• Prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students,…