Moderate Special Needs Permanent Substitute Teacher (Aug - Dec 2026)
Andover Public Schools · Andover, MA · Today
EducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans
- Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students
- Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required
- Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred
- Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans
- Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred
- To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students
- To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students
- To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program
- To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings
- To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned
- To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head
- To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans
Qualifications
- Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs
- Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs
- Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students
- Strong curriculum/academic background
- Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students
- Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs
- Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach
Skills
- Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred