Special Education Teacher Grades 3-5 Long Term Substitute

Special Education Teacher Grades 3-5 Long Term Substitute

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools South Elementary School - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB GOAL:
To provide each student with the individually designed instruction he/or she requires to progress toward the educational and social-emotional goals established within each individual’s education program.

• I.Demonstrates a solid understanding of the curriculum.
• A.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum for Special Education in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• B.Frames curriculum around key learning standards/concepts in the key content areas that provide opportunities for students with disabilities to demonstrate reasoning, logic, analysis and synthesis when planning units, lessons, and assessments.
• C.Keeps current in the various curricular and special education fields and applies that knowledge to the instructional program.
• D.Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.
• E.Ability to modify the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks to meet students’ instructional levels
• II. Conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
• A. Effectively plans instruction and assessment for students with disabilities and monitors each student’s understanding of the curriculum. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• III.Manages the classroom environment and creates an atmosphere that is positive for student learning and involvement.
• IV. Delivers instruction effectively.
• A. The teacher makes learning goals of clear to students and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
• B. The teacher uses a variety of teaching strategies, including cooperative, peer and project-based learning; audio-visual presentations, lecture, discussions and inquiry, practice and application; and the teaching of others.
• C.The teacher uses questioning techniques appropriate to student’s ability.
• D. The teacher evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• V. Promotes and communicates high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• VI. Promotes equity and appreciation of diversity and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• A.The teacher demonstrates an appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
• VII. Fulfills all professional responsibilities
• A. Cooperates in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• B. Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
• C.Exercises reflection on teaching and education and embraces the concept of continuous learning.
• VIII.Completes any other duty or assignments as directed by the Principal or Director of Special Education.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
General Special Education

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Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Districts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin or any other category protected by state or federal laws in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs or activities.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  MA Educator License, Teacher of Students w/ Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8

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  MA Educator License, Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, All

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