Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher; Preschool), Early Childhood Center, Salem Publi

Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Preschool)

Early Childhood Center, Salem Public Schools, for the  school year.

Collaborative member of the Special Education team responsible for teaching students aged 3-5 in integrated or substantially separate programs. Duties include providing developmentally appropriate instruction, managing a continuous caseload, developing and implementing IEPs and behavioral interventions, ensuring consistency of accommodations, and working with paraprofessional staff to deliver a high‑quality program.

• Oversee programming for students in Integrated and/or substantially separate preschool classroom
• Provide specialized instruction that engages all students based on best practice standards for public preschools
• Develop data‑taking mechanisms with the classroom support team and analyze data to drive instruction and monitor progress
• Maintain consistent positive relationships with students and manage behavior using positive strategies
• Collaborate across school settings, parents, and community agencies to enhance student outcomes and implement IEPs
• Write effective IEPs with SMART goals and accommodations and generate progress reports using IEP software
• Administer, interpret, and report findings from standardized evaluations; administer remote assessments if needed
• Present evidence of student progress during special education meetings
• Evaluate students' preparedness using formal and informal measures
• Support and assist paraprofessionals and other staff in executing classroom goals and IEP accommodations
• Use innovative approaches to increase student access to learning and confidence
• Adapt materials and lessons to meet specific IEP needs throughout the school day
• Integrate social‑emotional learning strategies into lesson planning
• Use technology to provide learning access and teach in a remote environment if needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal, Special Education Supervisor, or Executive Director of Special Education

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity – embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all community members
• Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – provide the support necessary to meet a high bar for achievement
• Build authentic, caring relationships – partner with families and colleagues for student success
• Embrace feedback – use mistakes and challenges as growth opportunities and thrive in a culture of feedback

• Bachelor’s Degree Required;
  Master’s Degree Preferred
• Massachusetts teaching certification/lincese in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) required
• Severe Disabilities license preferred but not required
• Experience with ABA methodology preferred but not required
• Sheltered English Immersion endorsement required within 1‑year of start date
• Safety Care trained or willing to be trained (District provides)
• Ability to meet Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites, Google G‑Suite) desirable
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities
• Second language proficiency (Spanish and/or Portuguese) a plus
• Bilingual candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185‑day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days).

Salary is determined by the Salem Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement. Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission benefits to all full‑time employees.

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. The district also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.