Long-term Substitute Special Education Teacher- Finn School

The Public Schools of Northborough‑Southborough

Long Term Substitute, LTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Finn School CASTLE program (beginning 4/17/26 through EOY)

Department: Student Support Services

Job Title: Special Education Teacher, CASTLE Program – FINN SCHOOL

FLSA Status: Exempt – Unit A

Reports to: Principal, Assistant Principal, or Student Support Services Administration

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for managing all aspects of the FINN CASTLE program—supporting students on the Autism Spectrum. The teacher implements IEPs for students with disabilities, including direct service, inclusion support, and consultation. The role maintains compliance with all procedures and regulations under IDEA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: evaluating students, report writing, IEP development, parent communication, direct service to student including direct teaching in small groups, collaboration with related service providers, compliance with paperwork tracking.

• Possession of a valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in special education moderate or severe disabilities
• Prior successful classroom teaching experiences
• Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; able to work with and motivate others
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, research-based best practices and a variety of assessment methods
• Understands the purpose and specifics of core, supplemental, and intervention programs
• Models direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and strategies
• Understands and interprets diagnostic, formative, and summative data, to inform instructional decisions
• Attends, participates and/or facilitates regular student-based meetings including clinic meetings and various IEP meetings
• Enhances own professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about effective instruction and school improvement
• Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
• Able to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies
• Demonstrates proficiency with technology including database systems and data warehouses, and a willingness to innovatively use instructional technology
• Exhibits professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents and students
• Strong commitment to student achievement and improvement

• Establish and maintain a safe functional learning environment.
• Identify students’ needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in data assessment and intervention strategies.
• Assess and progress monitor students’ academic growth to guide instruction and keep appropriate records in collaboration with the administration.
• Provide targeted instruction.
• Assist staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to inform wider instructional decisions.
• Support the implementation of the school’s improvement plan, goals and objectives.
• Adhere to state and district initiatives in all content areas for intervention practices.
• Attend and provide direction in site-based grade level, leadership team, staff meetings, and/or data teams.
• Collaborate with staff members regarding effective instruction and intervention.
• Support the goals, objectives, strategies outlined in the IEP.
• Participate in district-wide curriculum development.
• Adhere to the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies and activities.
• Actively participate in district‑assigned curriculum committees, meetings and/or trainings.
• Comply with district testing programs and assessments.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Complete other non‑administrative duties as assigned.

Work Environment: The work environment is a classroom setting interacting with students.

Physical Requirements: Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating, etc.; ability to…