Special Education Teacher (Short Term Substitute)

POSTING of VACANCY

Special Education Teacher (Substitute 8-12 weeks)

Falmouth High School

2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• REQUIRED Massachusetts licensure: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
• SEI endorsement, preferred. 
• Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education, preferred.
• Safety Care training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.
• Ability to design or modify curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom environments for students with disabilities at the high school level.
• Ability to implement behavioral management strategies.
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools/Director of Student Services may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer, score and analyze formal and informal data to be utilized in special education eligibility determination and individualized education program development.
• Work with other special needs staff, specialists, and administrative personnel in developing educational programs for special education students.
• Work in concert with members of the evaluation TEAM to develop and write reasonably calculated Individualized Educational Programs.
• Complete evaluation and progress reports, educational plan information, and other data required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for ongoing diagnostic/prescriptive programming for children with disabilities.
• Assist general education teachers in the implementation of modifications for inclusionary practices.
• Guide and direct teaching assistants to facilitate programming for students.
• Support inclusionary practices to ensure student participation is in the least restrictive environment.
• Continue to grow in the position through attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars, through readings in professional literature, and through enrollment in college or university courses.
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Asst. Principal and/or Special Education Building Administrator.

SALARY:  In accordance with FPS Substitute Rates

 
APPLICATION:  Please apply until filled to:

www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#FHS STS SpecialEdTeach 26-1                                 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
 

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 03/27/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 03/27/2026

 
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