Long-Term Sub Special Educator, Gr 7- 8 (5901)

$44,200 - $44,200/Yr

Westborough Public Schools - Westborough, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Westborough, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Long-Term Substitute Special Educator for grades 7-8 at Westborough Public Schools is responsible for fostering a love of learning and providing academic, social, and behavioral support to students with special abilities. This role involves implementing IEP goals, collaborating with colleagues, and creating a welcoming learning environment that encourages student engagement and growth. The position is temporary, covering from early December 2024 through early February 2025, and is focused on delivering high-quality educational services to a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• 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 increase student learning.
• Write, revise, and monitor IEP implementation.
• Monitor student progress using data-driven SMART Goal measures, and effectively communicate such progress through written progress reports, communications with colleagues and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues as a Co-Teacher in order to optimize student learning.
• Participate in professional development activities and meet district expectations for licensure recertification.
• Participate in faculty and district-wide committees as required.
• Supervise and coach any paraeducators assigned to the classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited college/university in a related field.
• MA DESE licensure in Special Education; SEI Endorsement.
• Experience working with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs.
• Experience creating SMART IEP and progress goals.
• Experience assessing student progress and writing data-supported progress reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese.
• Additional certification in general education and/or ESL.
• Experience and certification in math is preferred.
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction.
• Experience with co-teaching and project-based learning.

Benefits

• Per diem pay of $170 per day, not benefits eligible.