Temporary Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Regular Ed Job Watertown area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Temporary Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Regular Ed)

Overview

Temporary Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Regular Ed) at Walker/Beacon High School in Watertown, Massachusetts. This private non-profit 198-day special education school serves students from diverse backgrounds. Under the direction of the administrative team, the teacher will lead a classroom of up to eight students with primary social-emotional disabilities, developing and implementing curricula that align with Massachusetts frameworks.

Job Details

Job : 5827393
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $57,800 to $73,000 Per Year

Responsibilities

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of students.

Implement sequential units of study aligned to learning standards within the curriculum frameworks; plan developmentally appropriate lessons with a licensed teacher, and prepare materials for daily instruction.

Provide multi-sensory, multi-modal learning opportunities built on students’ prior knowledge to develop academic and social skills.

Collaborate with supervisors to report student progress, informing progress reports and IEPs.

Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and manage behavior in small and large groups.

Follow Walker policies and procedures and participate in required meetings and professional development.

Contribute to administrative functions of teaching and child care, including communication with families and the multidisciplinary team.

Lead classroom team, promote teamwork, and maintain documentation (points/time-out database, weekly logs).

Implement therapeutic treatment plans, including any necessary physical interventions per policy, and meet students’ physical needs in a safe environment.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; ability to attain a Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities 5-12 licensure waiver within 90 days.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Special Education or related field; MA licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
Experience working with youth with complex social, emotional, and behavioral challenges is preferred;
Special Education teaching experience is preferred.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

Kristina Murphy, HR Coordinator
1968 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Phone:
Email: kmurphy

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