Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher - Mount Greylock Regional School District - Williamstown

JOB TITLE: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher – Middle/High School
LOCATION: Mount Greylock Regional School
REPORTS TO: Principal

ANTICIPATED ASSIGNMENT:
December 15, 2026, through January 20, 2027. This is a temporary position covering the absence of a permanent educator. Assignment dates are anticipated and may change.

POSITION STATEMENT:
Mount Greylock Regional School District seeks a qualified and collaborative Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher to provide instructional and case management services at Mount Greylock Regional School. The successful candidate will maintain continuity of instruction and services for students with diverse learning needs, implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and support students’ academic and social-emotional development throughout the assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Special Education or a related field preferred.

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure in Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5–12, or Severe Disabilities, All Levels, as appropriate to the assignment, preferred.

• Candidates eligible for or working toward appropriate licensure will be considered.

• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement preferred.

• Knowledge of special education instructional practices, IEP implementation, and applicable special education requirements.

• Experience working with middle and/or high school students with diverse learning profiles.

• Strong organizational, classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Availability to begin December 15, 2026, and commit through the anticipated end date of January 20, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals and individual learning needs.

• Maintain continuity of instruction using available lesson plans, curriculum materials, established routines, and guidance from the special education team.

• Adapt curriculum, differentiate instruction, and implement accommodations and modifications identified in students’ IEPs.

• Serve as case manager for assigned students, including monitoring progress toward IEP goals, maintaining required records, and coordinating with related service providers.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff to promote student access, participation, and progress.

• Communicate professionally and regularly with families regarding student progress and needs.

• Participate in relevant team meetings, including IEP meetings, annual reviews, and reevaluations, as scheduled during the assignment.

• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment that supports students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

• Follow district policies, procedures, and applicable special education requirements.

• Support a smooth transition at the beginning and conclusion of the assignment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Daily rate: $260 per day worked.

• Employment status: Temporary, long-term substitute assignment covering a leave of absence.

• Anticipated dates: December 15, 2026, through January 20, 2027, subject to change based on the permanent educator’s return.

PROVISIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including:

• National Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (NCBC)

• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

• Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI)

All required screenings must be completed before the start of employment.