Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 8 Special Education

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 8 Special Education (3038)

Starting Date: Mar 3, 2026

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Long Term Substitute Grade 8 Special Education. We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston.

Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach.

Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Long Term Substitute Grade 8 Special Education

Location

Wilson MS

Reports To

Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Work days/FTE

3/3/26-6/17/26, 1.0 FTE

Salary/Benefits

Salary per Non-Rep Compensation Schedule

Benefits Eligible?

No

JOB GOAL
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Profile of a Natick Educator

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day-to-day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the IEP goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education and special education teachers to ensure student needs are met.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred

Professional Certification:

• MA DESE licensure in Special Education preferred
• MA DESE SEI Endorsement
• Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable

Specialized Knowledge:

• Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure student skill level and conceptual understanding of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral benchmarks
• Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
• Understanding of child/adolescent development
• Knowledge of best instructional practices for students with special abilities
• Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of IEPs
• Understanding of district, state, and federal policies and regulations as they relate to students with disabilities
• Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with disabilities/special abilities
• Experience providing instruction and support for academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral needs
• Experience with students who are English language learners
• Experience with Google Suite and Power School; training available for the right candidate

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Adherence to applicable certifications and requirements

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers…