Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The role involves instructional, curriculum, and general duties as directed by the Principal, Supervisor, and Superintendent. The substitute teacher will work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, and parents/guardians, and will substitute for absent professional staff as determined by the Principal/designee. Maintaining confidentiality of student and school personnel information is crucial. The ability to adapt to various lesson plans across different subjects and grades is required. The substitute will provide a summary of activities, completed and uncompleted lesson plans, and other relevant information to the classroom teacher. Maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and reporting student discipline issues are also key responsibilities. Adherence to district policies and completion of staff training and the Substitute Handbook are mandatory. Other duties assigned by the Principal or Superintendent will also be performed.

Requirements

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – preferred
Non-Certified Teachers, include individuals with a minimum of an Associate Degree or who have completed two years of college (60 credits).
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for instructional, curriculum and general duties as indicated by the Principal, Supervisor, and directives of the Superintendent.
Works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and parents/guardians
Substitute daily for absent professional staff as determined by the Principal/designee.
Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Must possess the ability to adapt to a variety of lesson plans when covering various subjects or grades.
Provides summary of activities accomplished, lesson plans completed and not completed and any other additional information that the classroom teacher should be aware of.
Maintains a safe and positive learning environment for all students and reports all student discipline issues to the appropriate authority.
Adheres to district policies for staff.
Annually completes the appropriate staff training and Substitute Handbook
Performs other duties assigned by the Principal or directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.