Long-Term Substitute Special Education Elementary Teacher

Long-Term Permanent Substitute Special Education Elementary Teacher 2025/2026

Burlington Public Schools, Fox Hill Elementary School – Burlington, Massachusetts

Start Date: Immediate

Job Goal: The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities, instruction in academic, social language, motor, self‑regulation, leisure, and life skills.

• Assess capabilities and skills of assigned students and seek means to assist each in learning.
• Design and implement programs using pull‑out/inclusion for students eligible for Special Education services, covering academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and activities of daily living.
• Collect data and use it to create specially designed plans and guide instruction.
• Conduct evaluations under Special Education Laws: review educationally relevant information, administer assessment battery, prepare written reports, summarize findings, and recommend strategies at TEAM meetings; attend TEAM meetings.
• Complete paperwork: development of IEPs, timelines, progress reports.
• Advise and assist teachers with diagnostic and remedial measures; implement modifications of curriculum materials.
• Oversee instructional assistants: schedule, train, collaborate on activities and lessons.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, social workers, team chairpersons, school psychologists, specialists, other service providers, and outside agencies.
• Prepare and maintain records to facilitate information flow among staff.
• Communicate/consult with parents: keep them informed of progress, involve them in IEP goal attainment.
• Develop personal professional development plan with Building Principal and Director of Special Education.
• Attend all professional meetings scheduled by Superintendent, Director of Special Education, or Building Principal.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts Special Education Regulations.
• Perform other duties as requested by Director of Special Education and/or building team chair.

• Master’s degree in special education preferred.
• DESE certification in moderate special needs required.
• OG certification preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills; experience delivering co‑teaching, 1:1, and small group instruction.
• Minimum 3 years experience working with children diagnosed with disabilities and leadership experience/skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

$125 per day until the teacher comes off the salary schedule, then in accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract.

April 23 – May 18, 2026.

The Burlington Public Schools prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students, Lisa Chen, or Title IX Coordinator for staff, Joanne Faust.

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

• Superintendent Office – 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: 781‑270‑1800
• Email: hr