Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, John Duval Jr. Elementary – Whitman, Massachusetts

Job : 5672079

Final date to receive applications: May 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District
• To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each student’s abilities, interests, and needs
• To continuously develop his/her professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of his/her students

• Instructs students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum
• Directs the teaching/learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establishes specific objectives for all lessons, communicates these objectives to students
• Is prepared to instruct students assigned and has written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation
• Diagnoses the learning needs of students in terms of the course objectives on a continuous basis and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course
• Assesses the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provides progress reports as required
• Sets a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values

• Manages and fully utilizes class time for instructional purposes
• Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching
• Assists the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Promotes appropriate student behavior and attends to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher’s presence whenever it is brought to a teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds)
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

• Conducts school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations
• Cooperates with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
• Maintains accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations
• Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents
• Conducts routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency
• Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments
• Performs all other duties as required by the school administration

• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes
• Establishes and maintains communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Solicits appropriately the help of parents as required in the education of their children
• Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and has a positive working relationship with them

• Assists in the development of curriculum and methods of course/student evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration

• Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors
• Continuously self‑evaluates professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, teacher–student, staff and community…