26-27 Special Education Substitute`

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Substitute for Special Education supports the Somerville High School Special Education Department by providing continuity of instruction and services when special education teachers are absent. The role works exclusively within special education classrooms, implements lesson plans, supports students with diverse learning needs, and maintains a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment. The substitute collaborates with special education staff and follows IEPs, behavior plans, and established classroom procedures to ensure students receive appropriate instruction and support. This is a full-time, 183-day position on the Monday–Friday school-year calendar, with work hours of 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The position is located at Somerville High School, is non-union, and is classified as non-exempt. The role reports to the School Building Principal, Director of Special Education, and Special Education Coordinator. Employment requires Massachusetts CORI clearance and fingerprinting. The position is eligible for benefits in accordance with the SPS Non-Union Benefits Package.

Requirements

DESE license as a Special Education Teacher for grades 9–12.
Knowledge of specialized instruction.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to ensure student needs are met.
Ability to follow and implement accommodations and modifications in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance before employment.
Fingerprinting before employment.

Responsibilities

Foster a safe and positive environment for students and staff in accordance with school policies.
Provide adequate supervision to protect students’ health, welfare, and safety.
Maintain classroom control and take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Report to the office upon arrival and departure at school.
Review lesson plans, materials, and instructions left by the absent teacher.
Immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible, report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal.
Implement accommodations and supports outlined in students’ IEPs or plans provided for the day, consulting special education teachers as needed.
Implement lesson plans while protecting academic learning time and motivating students to learn and participate.
Organize students for effective instruction.
Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies.
Maintain and respect the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned.