Long Term Substitute Teacher (The Schwartz School)

Meeting Street•Dartmouth, MA

About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for The Schwartz School, working 40 hours per week. The teacher plans and implements motivating, creative, age-appropriate activities based on each student's IEP, including vocational opportunities, community-based learning, Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, and service-learning projects. The role supports an integrated educational and therapeutic model through collaboration with teachers, therapists, educators, and specialists. The teacher develops lesson plans, progress reports, and IEPs within specified timelines; administers MCAS alternate assessments when scheduled; and creates a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to reach their potential. The position includes designing academic and social goals, facilitating interactions that support students' emotional, social, and cognitive growth, guiding classroom staff in implementing goals, and maintaining student progress data for accurate evaluations and reports. Meeting Street emphasizes respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. Employees are expected to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice. The organization states that employment practices are administered without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education.
Valid certification from the Massachusetts Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher.
Valid certification in Severe/Profound disabilities, or Mild/Moderate disabilities certification with willingness to pursue Severe/Profound disabilities certification.
A minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment is preferred.
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternate assessments.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement motivating, creative, age-appropriate activities that address goals in each student's IEP, including vocational opportunities, community-based learning experiences, Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, and service-learning projects.
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement an integrated educational and therapeutic model.
Develop lesson plans, progress reports, and IEPs within specified timelines.
Perform MCAS alternate assessments when scheduled.
Create a learning environment that stimulates and motivates students to work to their best potential.
Design and implement appropriate academic and social goals for all students.
Facilitate interactions among children that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Collaborate with educators and specialists to plan, adapt, and teach curriculum for all learners.
Guide classroom staff in implementing goals.
Maintain data records on each student's progress to support accurate evaluations and progress reports.
Recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.