The J.Turner Hood Elementary School is seeking an anticipated 0.5 FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher from March 17, 2025 through the end of the 2024-2025 school year (anticipated to be June 18, 2025 pending snow days). 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.

This position is scheduled for 2.5 days per week. The typical Elementary school day is 8:00 AM-2:15 PM.

Essential duties

• Direct instruction of students
• Monitor student progress on an ongoing basis
• Serve as the IEP liaison for students in the classroom, and complete all associated state mandated paperwork, including progress reports and chairing annual review meetings
• Conduct three year re-evaluation testing and other testing as appropriate
• Support student inclusion opportunities through the implementation of behavior intervention plans, and appropriate engagement strategies
• Provide day to day oversight of Paraprofessional staff
• Collaborate with general education and special education teachers
• Attend faculty and department meetings as directed
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and outside providers
• Other duties as determined by the building Principal, Director of Student Services, or their Designee

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, K-8
• Working knowledge of evaluation and IEP development
• CPI training preferred
• 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.