Anticipated Teacher-Special Education Long-Term Substitute

North Reading High School has an anticipated opening for a dual certified Mathematics / Special Education Teacher as a long-term substitute during the 2024-2025 school year.

Tentative dates are from November 12, 2024 through February 25, 2025.

North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

Certification required

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Mathematics, grades 8-12

Essential duties

• Serve as a special education teacher in substantially separate / small group model classes for students with specific learning disabilities, Autism spectrum disorder, and / or other learning challenges
• Provide direct instruction, support, curriculum modifications, and accommodations for students with learning challenges in an inclusion / co-taught setting
• Serve as student liaison, complete special education evaluations, develop appropriate IEPs in conjunction with students' teams, and lead annual team meetings
• Provide consultation to general education staff
• Primary content specialist / educator for Mathematics instruction (Alg. I;Alg. II; Geom.)
• Unit / lesson planning
• Direct instruction of students
• Assessment of student learning
• Be available to conference with parents / guardians and families as needed or requested
• Work closely with our Mathematics and Special Education teams to ensure pacing and learning expectations are maintained
• Other duties as assigned by the building Principal or their Designee

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Mathematics, grades 8-12
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working demeanor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities.

With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.