FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher; EMBARC)

1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (EMBARC) (November
- December 2026)

Reading Public Schools Birch Meadow Elementary School
- Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Reading Public Schools Birch Meadow Elementary School
- Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Reading Public Schools

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY
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The Special Education Teacher is to help student learn subject matter and skills, subject to Special Education Laws, that will contribute to their educational development, in consideration of their cognitive learning abilities. This position is assigned to the EMBARC, a substantially separate special education program for students with intellectual disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Develops appropriate instructional materials, activities, & lesson plans, with modifications and accommodations appropriate for individual students taking into consideration cognitive levels and age-appropriateness.
• Structures the classroom and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student’s work.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops and implements individual education plans.
• Participates in planning of curriculum goals and relevant student performance objectives.
• Helps students to develop individual learning goals and objectives.
• Evaluates individual student accomplishment of goals and objectives, records progress, and adjusts individual and group learning activities accordingly.
• Works with parents of individual children to help guide the growth and development of the children.
• Demonstrates an understanding of definitions, etiology, & characteristics of students’ disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Math, Science, Language Arts, History and Social Studies.
• Adapt the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as needed.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities related to student population & certification areas.
• Participates (as needed) to physically and safely support students (e.g. Behavior-preventative, blocking, escorts, restraints; Medical-positioning, lifting, guide/escort).
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Works with specialists, related service providers, staff members, parents, and outside persons or agencies to assist students with special problems.
• Plans and coordinates the work of para educators, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Properly utilizes and conserves physical facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the task of operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA and the requirements set forth in…