Long Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 6 Special Education (3266)

Natick Public Schools • Natick, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 6 Special Education. This position is approximately from 9/16/26 to 2/12/27. Natick Public Schools educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is described as an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. The district serves a diverse student population, with families speaking almost 60 different languages and approximately 29% Students of Color. Natick Public Schools is committed to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world and welcomes educators who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child using a strengths-based approach. The district emphasizes supporting diversity, promoting equitable practices, and creating meaningful connections for inclusion and thriving. The job goal for a middle school ELE teacher is to educate all students to achieve high expectations, ensuring equal access to high levels of instruction, academic and linguistic proficiency for all, and closing the achievement gap.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MA DESE 5-8 certification in applicable field
• MA DESE SEI endorsement
• A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
• Knowledge about Middle School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
• Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of middle school students
• Working knowledge the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
• Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
• Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports
• Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure students skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
• Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching to individuals and small groups with a highly systematic approach
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Must have well-established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate, including strong written communication skills
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred
• Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction
• Holds high expectations for all students and serves as a facilitator of student learning
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
• Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum documents
• Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in the subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field and continues to deepen understanding of the discipline(s)
• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community
• Practice culturally responsive communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with Special Educators, ELE Educators, Literacy and Math Specialists, and Instructional Leaders to ensure students needs are being met
• Must be committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap
• Any other relative duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A
• Benefits Eligible? Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level