Special Education Teacher; LTS

Special Education Teacher (LTS)

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher (Long-term Substitute)

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 31, 2026

Reports to: Principal and Special Education Administrator

Location: North Andover Middle School

Term: Sep 3, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

The special education teacher is responsible for delivering a high quality, specialized instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district and state. The specialized instruction will look different depending on whether it is inclusion or a sub‑separate program setting. The school district has multiple programs across 8 schools.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s)

• Provide learning experiences in a subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district’s policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self‑generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re‑certification.
• Plan and instruct study skills, social skills (Social Thinking Program), bullying prevention and behavior skills.
• Write goals, objectives, present level of performance, progress reports and all appropriate documentation for students’ Individual Education Plans using ESPED.
• Provide general education teachers with copies of IEPs, collaborate with general education teachers to understand students’ classroom needs, and consult.
• Maintain student data, notes, progress, behavior, and emotional status in the students’ binders.
• Maintain a student‑specific school‑to‑home communication system.
• Develop and disseminate staff and student schedules.
• Active and knowledgeable participation in team meetings.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all settings to include but not limited to classroom, hallways, and out of school settings.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Working in a school setting. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

10‑week leave (Sep 3 - Nov 13 2026)

Salary per day: $315.96 to $315.96 Per Day

Salary negotiation: As negotiated with North Andover Teachers Association.

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Greg Landry, Director of Human Resources
• 566 Main Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
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