Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

JOB TITLE: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher Middle/High School
LOCATION: Mount Greylock Regional School
REPORTS TO: Principal

ANTICIPATED ASSIGNMENT:
December 15 2026 through January 20 2027. This is a temporary position covering the absence of a permanent educator. Assignment dates are anticipated and may change.

POSITION STATEMENT:
Mount Greylock Regional School District seeks a qualified and collaborative Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher to provide instructional and case management services at Mount Greylock Regional School. The successful candidate will maintain continuity of instruction and services for students with diverse learning needs implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and support students academic and social-emotional development throughout the assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree in Special Education or a related field preferred.

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure in Moderate Disabilities Grades 512 or Severe Disabilities All Levels as appropriate to the assignment preferred.

• Candidates eligible for or working toward appropriate licensure will be considered.

• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement preferred.

• Knowledge of special education instructional practices IEP implementation and applicable special education requirements.

• Experience working with middle and/or high school students with diverse learning profiles.

• Strong organizational classroom management communication and collaboration skills.

• Availability to begin December 15 2026 and commit through the anticipated end date of January 20 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned with students IEP goals and individual learning needs.

• Maintain continuity of instruction using available lesson plans curriculum materials established routines and guidance from the special education team.

• Adapt curriculum differentiate instruction and implement accommodations and modifications identified in students IEPs.

• Serve as case manager for assigned students including monitoring progress toward IEP goals maintaining required records and coordinating with related service providers.

• Collaborate with general education teachers paraprofessionals and support staff to promote student access participation and progress.

• Communicate professionally and regularly with families regarding student progress and needs.

• Participate in relevant team meetings including IEP meetings annual reviews and reevaluations as scheduled during the assignment.

• Maintain a positive structured and inclusive learning environment that supports students academic behavioral and social-emotional needs.

• Follow district policies procedures and applicable special education requirements.

• Support a smooth transition at the beginning and conclusion of the assignment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Daily rate: $260 per day worked.

• Employment status: Temporary long-term substitute assignment covering a leave of absence.

• Anticipated dates: December 15 2026 through January 20 2027 subject to change based on the permanent educators return.

PROVISIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings including:

• National Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (NCBC)

• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

• Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI)

All required screenings must be completed before the start of employment.

Required Experience:

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