LTS Special Education Teacher - Preschool (5976

LTS Special Education Teacher - Preschool (5976)

Job : 5820609
Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic Special Education Teacher to join the skilled team at the Westborough Early Childhood Center as a Long‑term substitute for August 31, 2026 – February 12, 2027. The role supports a high‑performing district focused on academic excellence, equity and wellness.

Job Title:

LTS Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Early Childhood Director
Department:
Student Services
Work Year: 8/31/26 – 2/12/27
FLSA Status:
Per diem
Salary Range:
Per diem, $290 per day, benefits eligible

Job Goal: The Special Education Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students and behavioral learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards, and IEP goals. The Special Education Teacher facilitates the academic, social and behavioral supports for students with special abilities through direct service, collaboration, consultation, and coaching.

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
• Professional Certification:
  • MA DESE licensure in Special Education required
  • SEI Endorsement required
  • Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable
• Specialized Knowledge: child development, curriculum frameworks, curriculum accommodations and modifications, assessments, IEPs and progress reports, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), inclusive practices, progress monitoring, cultural proficiency and anti‑bias instruction, co‑teaching, CASEL assistive technology
• Background Checks: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

• Teaching English Language Learners in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special abilities, including those with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs
• Experience creating SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time‑bound) IEP and progress goals
• Experience assessing student progress and writing data‑supported progress reports

• Co‑Teaching
• Balanced Literacy
• Play‑based instruction
• Project‑based learning
• FOCUS on Early Learning Curriculum
• Building Blocks Math
• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• Technology Integration
• Assistive technology
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
• Zones of Regulation
• Social Thinking

• Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district and IEP goals and the abilities, needs, and interests of students to whom assigned
• Implement instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations where needed
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design
• Empower students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, and feelings and implement learned strategies
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Integrate technology to enhance student learning
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

• Manage a caseload of students to ensure that IEPs are implemented and that appropriate student progress is made.
• Provide learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards, and IEP goals.
• Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively.
• Refine instructional practice and assessment strategies to…