Long Term Substitute (Special Education Teacher (STRIDE, Gr 3-5), 11/13/26-2/26/27, Horace Mann Labo

Long Term Substitute (Special Education Teacher (STRIDE, Gr 3-5), 11/13/26-2/26/27, Horace Mann Laboratory School, Salem Public Schools

[SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools Horace Mann Laboratory School - Salem, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Salem Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5937700 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Nov 13, 2026 Job Description Long Term Substitute (Special Education Teacher (STRIDE, Gr 3-5), 11/13/26-2/26/27, Horace Mann Laboratory School, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027] About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at . What You’ll Do: As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, this Special Education Teacher is responsible for teaching students aged 3-5 in integrated or substantially separate program at HMLS. The Special Education Teacher works in consultation with special education teams to provide developmentally appropriate, fun and accessible learning experiences for students with disabilities and their peers. The Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a continuous caseload, including providing specialized instruction that allows students to progress academically and socially; assuring that documented accommodations are delivered with consistency; participating in professional learning communities; providing parent communication, developing and implementing IEPs; developing and implementing behavioral interventions; and working with paraprofessional staff to ensure the consistent provision of a high-quality program for Salem’s students. Role Responsibilities: Oversee programming for students in the Integrated and/or substantially separate preschool classroom Provide specialized instruction that will allow all students to successfully engage in instruction based upon best practice standards for public preschools. Work with the classroom support team and assigned clinical staff to develop data-taking mechanisms and analyze data to drive instruction and monitor student progress Maintain consistent positive relationships with students and manage student behavior by implementing positive student management strategies Work collaboratively across school settings and with parents and various community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes and create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students. Demonstrate ability to write an effective IEP with SMART goals and sensible accommodations and generate progress reports using IEP software. Demonstrate ability to administer, interpret and report findings from standardized evaluations. Able to administer remote assessments, if needed Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives in a professional manner during special education meetings. Evaluate students' abilities in preschool readiness/academics and social development using formal and informal measures. Support and assist paraprofessionals and other school personnel in their implementation of classroom goals and IEP accommodations, modification, and goals. Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies to increase student access to learning and confidence to learn. Modify/adapt materials, instructional lessons, etc. to meet the specific needs of students across the school day, as identified in their IEPs. Embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and strategies into lesson-planning. Ability to use technology to provide access to learning and to teach in a remote learning environment, if needed. Additional duties as appropriate, assigned by the building Principal, Special Education Supervisor or Executive Director of Special Education. What You’ll Bring: We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to: Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work. Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – You see potential in all, especially our SPS students, and maintain high expectations for achievement, while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. You hold yourself to high expectations, modeling SPS values and seeking opportunities to continuously improve. Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families – You build strong relationships across students, families, and colleagues that are collaborative in nature and contribute to the individual and collective success of SPS. You partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and learning. Embrace feedback – You are a reflective practitioner who learns from mistakes and challenges and uses them as opportunities for professional development. You model persistence and growth mindset and thrive in a culture of feedback. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Degree preferred Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities licensure) or ability to become licensed or successful obtain a licensure waiver. Severe Disabilities license preferred but not required Experience with ABA methodology preferred but not required Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date) Safety Care trained or willing to be a trained (District provides) Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus Bilingual, candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply Current authorization to work in the United States Work Year: Temporary Assignment:11/13/26-2/26/27; Please click here to view the 2026-27 district and/or school calendars. Salary: Long-term Substitutes are paid the substitute per diem rate of $150 for the first 20 consecutive days. After that, if qualified, they may be paid the appropriate per diem rate on the teacher salary schedule. Teacher salaries in the Salem Public Schools are determined by the STU collective bargaining agreement . S alary information can be found in Appendix A. Benefits: N ot included Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/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. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Position Type: Substitute Salary: $150 to $600 Per Day Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information

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