Anticipated Opening - LTS, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Dedham Public Schools•Dedham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an anticipated Long Term Substitute opening for an Elementary Special Education Teacher. The tentative dates for this position are August 31, 2026, through the end of the 26/27 school year. The role involves coordinating all aspects of an assigned special education program, including program administration, direct instruction, assessment, and professional expectations. The teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with various professionals and parents, and managing student behavior and progress.

Requirements

Master’s degree strongly preferred
Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure
Experience with students with Language-based Learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities and Executive Functioning challenges
Specialized reading training- (Wilson Reading /Orton-Gillingham)
Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training preferred
Successful experience as a special educator including performing assessments using a variety of standardized protocols
Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services
Strong behavior management skills

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of assigned special education program
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals who work with students
Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific teaching, therapeutic and supervisory responsibilities
Collaborate with Principals and Educational Team Leader to develop individual schedules to ensure compliance and most effective instruction
Collaborate with Principal and Educational Team Leader to support co-teaching models that provide inclusion experiences for students within the program
Ensure the implementation of administrative procedures related to PowerSchool; maintenance and security of student records for caseload
Collaborate with services providers, including but not limited to: school psychologists, school counselors, speech and language specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, vision/mobility therapists, BCBAs
Plan, prepare, and teach lessons and activities as a class, in small groups, and 1:1 as needed, in accordance with IEPs/Service Plans
Work cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum
Promote inclusion and equity of instruction in classrooms by implementing formative and summative assessments to track student progress
Use data to plan for instruction
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s)
Implement group and individual behavior plans
Adapt lessons and modify assessments for students with special needs
Meet regularly with the BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs
Communicate regularly with families regarding service delivery and progress
Participate in building-based Student Assistant Team (SATs) and support regulatory pre-referral activities by providing screenings as needed
Perform cognitive and achievement assessments using a variety of standardized protocols, including but not limited to Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT, etc.
Develop and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Chair annual IEP meetings for assigned students, as needed
Attend all faculty meetings/in-services/professional development activities as scheduled
Support and participate in all mandated DESE monitoring activities as requested; completion of required coursework, Coordinated Program Reviews, etc.
Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, and/or local educational agency
Carries out any other appropriate responsibilities assigned