Special Education Teacher Grade 2__Long-term Substitute

The William H. Lincoln School anticipates a vacancy for a special education teacher working primarily with 2nd grade students. The position will begin on approximately March 6, 2026 running through the end of this school year. 

Why Work at Lincoln?

Lincoln is Brookline’s most diverse school. Here’s a little bit about our community of 467 learners.

• 24 percent of our students speak a first language other than English
• 11.4 percent of our students are African American
• 26.8 percent of our students are Asian
• 12.9 percent of our students are Hispanic
• 36.7 percent of our students are White
• 19.8 percent of our students come from a low-income background

We are seeking educators who are excited to work with a diverse population of students and who lean into the opportunity to foster a school community that celebrates differences and who work every day to understand and meet the needs of all our learners.

Job Description: The special education student will work with a caseload of approximately 10 students will receive a significant amount of instruction in small group settings, while others will spend most or all of their day in the general education setting.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Planning and providing small group, specialized instruction in a range of areas, including reading, writing, and math. Please note that reading services will include systematic instruction in decoding.
• Working with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are provided in the general education setting.
• Working directly with students in the general education setting.
• Fostering strong home/school communication. Conducting academic testing for initial evaluations and reevaluations.
• Writing IEPs (for annual reviews, initial evaluations and reevaluations).
• Present evaluation reports and findings in IEP meetings.
• Writing and presenting progress reports.

Requirements Qualifications: Mass DESE certification in mild/moderate special needs Preferred Qualifications: Certification in a systematic phonemic approach to reading instruction preferred.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community. The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.