Long-Term Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher at Burlington Public Schools

Long-Term Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher - 2025/2026Location:Francis WymanElementaryJob Goal:The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities instruction in academic social language motor self-regulation leisure and life skills.Duties and Responsibilities1) Assess the capabilities and skills of each assigned student for instruction and seek means to assist each student in learning effectively in the area assigned.2) Design and implement programs using pull-out/inclusion for students eligible to receive Special Education services.This includes but is not limited to academic social/emotional behavioral and activities of daily livingCollect data and use data to create specially designed plans and guide instruction3) Conduct evaluations under the Special Education Laws and in such a manner as to:Review the educationally relevant information on students;Design and administer a relevant learning style and achievement assessment battery;Prepare a written report of findings;Summarize assessment findings and recommend pertinent educational strategies/programming at the TEAM meeting which contributes to the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).Attend TEAM meetings of students evaluated.4) Complete the paperwork process associated with special education including but not limited to the development of IEPs timelines and progress reports.5) Advise and assist teachers in the diagnostic and remedial measures and specific procedures used in overcoming learning difficulties or social maladjustments of students. Provides/implements modifications of curriculum materials to address the learning difficulties of students.Oversee instructional assistants assigned to your ProgramCreate their schedules to support studentsTrain instructional assistants on student plans and programsCollaborate with instructional assistants to develop activities and lessons around targeted skillsCollaborate with general education teachers social workers Team Chairpersons School Psychologists specialists other related service providers and outside agencies consulting with your program to support your students overall developmental areas6) Prepare and maintain such records as required or necessary to facilitate a flow of information among staff and others.7) Communicate/consult with parents so as to:Keep parents informed of student progress;Involve parents to the maximum extent possible in efforts directed at IEP goal attainment and student success.8) Develop a personal plan for professional development in collaboration with the Building Principal and Director of Special Education.9) Attend all professional meetings that are scheduled by the Superintendent of Schools or Director of Special Education or building Principal.10) Ensure that all Massachusetts Special Education Regulations are followed and implemented.11) Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Special Education and/or building team chair.Requirements:Masters degree in special education preferred.DESE certification in moderate special needs required.OG certification preferredGood organizational and communication skills experience in delivering co-teaching 1:1 and small group instruction.A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with disabilities as well as leadership experience/skills.Compensation:$125 per day until the teacher comes off the salary schedule and then in accordance with the Burlington Educators Association Unit A contractStart Date:January 2 2026 through the end of the 2025/2026 school yearThe Burlington Public Schools prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students Lisa Chen or Title IX Coordinator for staff Joanne Faust.The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy or pregnancy status age genetic information ethnic background ancestry disability homelessness immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1