Special Education Teacher (Short Term Substitute)

Falmouth Public Schools•Falmouth, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Falmouth Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher substitute for an 8–12 week assignment at Lawrence School during the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher is responsible for providing students with disabilities the educational programs and supports prescribed in their Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), including diagnostic and prescriptive programming for students with social-emotional learning needs. The teacher collaborates with itinerant staff, special education personnel, general education teachers, administrators, and evaluation Team members to assess students, develop and write IEPs, and integrate students into general education classrooms and programs. The role includes maintaining mandated student data and reports, supporting inclusionary accommodations and modifications, and supervising the Teacher Assistant in special and general education settings. The teacher is also expected to continue professional growth through meetings, conferences, seminars, professional reading, or coursework. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Special Education Building Administrator.

Requirements

Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK–8 or 5–12.
Demonstrated experience teaching children with disabilities.
Experience with specialized teaching techniques for special education students.
Fundamental computation skills and comprehensive, in-depth understanding of K–8 mathematics.
Knowledge of significant theories, practices, and programs for developing mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and conceptual understanding.
Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities.
Knowledge of methods for preparing and supporting students with disabilities in general education classrooms, including behavioral management principles and teaching and learning techniques.
Knowledge of basic mathematics principles and concepts appropriate to the school curriculum.
Other alternatives may be accepted as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools.

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure for Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 and 5–12.
SEI endorsement.
Master’s degree with an emphasis in Special Education.

Responsibilities

Provide daily educational programs for children as prescribed in their Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
Provide diagnostic and prescriptive programming for students with social-emotional learning needs, in consultation with itinerant specialists and other consultants.
Collaborate with itinerant staff, special needs personnel, general education teachers, and administrators to develop programs for special education students.
Participate as part of the school-based evaluation Team in assessing students with suspected disabilities.
Work with Team members to develop and write IEPs.
Work with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.
Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly data sheets, evaluation reports, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other records required by local, state, and federal mandates.
Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators, and other building personnel with implementing accommodations and modifications for inclusionary practices.
Supervise the Teacher Assistant in special and general education settings.
Pursue professional growth through meetings, conferences, seminars, professional literature, and college or university courses.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Special Education Building Administrator.