Special Education Teacher Long-term Substitute Teacher (Grade 7) - Lincoln 5-8
Cover a leave of absence November 12, 2025 through March 27, 2026 (subject to change). There may be one to two transition days before the leave begins
Bachelors Step 1 Rate - Daily per diem $330.44
Masters Step 1 Rate - Daily per diem $367.55
This position reports to Coordinator of Student Services.
Plan lessons with respect to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Curriculum Frameworks.
- Provide individualized instruction for all assigned students.
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding materials, curriculum units, classroom accommodations and program modifications.
- Develop modified materials in conjunction with classroom teachers, as needed to enable curriculum access.
- Support students with learning adaptive coping skills and strategies to address social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Support students to academically and socially to provide great access within the general education setting
- Participate on Instructional Support Teams and grade level teams as assigned by Principals.
- Collect on-going progress data to support instruction and social, emotional and behavior interventions.
- Perform educational assessments for TEAM Evaluation to determine student learning profiles, academic strengths and areas of need.
- Make instructional recommendations when a member of the Evaluation TEAM or assigned as a Section 504 Accommodation Plan Committee member by the Principal.
- Collaborate with Coordinator for Student Services to ensure that necessary forms and documents for initial TEAM, Review and Reevaluation meetings are complete.
- Chair TEAM Meetings as assigned to determine special education eligibility and oversee the planning process to formulate appropriate goals, objectives and instructional programs.
- Build relationships with students and parents, and serve as a resource for home strategies and approaches.
- Serve as IEP Liaison for assigned students by communicating and coordinating with colleagues, parents and other professionals.
- Monitor student progress with all TEAM members with regard to IEP goals and objectives.
- Supervise paraprofessionals regarding their instruction of students on IEPs.
- Guide students towards positive and enriching social interactions with others.
- Establish and monitor implementation of behavior support plans as needed.
- Write Individualized Education Programs, assessment and progress reports, and submit necessary documents to the school’s Student Services office.
- Participate on district curriculum planning teams.
- Promote equity and appreciation of diversity.
- Administer MCAS with accommodations and develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessments as required by IEPs and Section 504 Accommodations Plans (in collaboration with classroom teachers) as required per Coordinator/Principal
- Support and facilitate transitions for students on IEPs between grades and schools.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Principal or Coordinator for Student Services.
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.
The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.
Interest in Lincoln Public Schools
Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.
As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.
You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.