The posting
South Shore Technical High School seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher licensed in both Special Education and Mathematics (8-12), for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.
The South Shore Regional School District encourages minority applicants to apply for all open positions. Temporary Appointment may be made prior to posting closing date.
Position Description:
Job Title:Teacher
Primary Function:To participate as a member of an instructional staff in directing the learning activities of students in attainment of established curriculum goals and objectives.
Major Responsibilities: 1.Instructional planning 2.Classroom or shop management 3. Special Education functions 4.Job guidance or counseling as needed 5.Coordination between program and advisory committee 6.General organization and administration 7.Professional development 8.School-community relations
Organization Relationships:Teacher is responsible to a department head and/or to an administrator assigned supervisory/administrative duties by the Superintendent-Director.
Illustration of Major Responsibilities:
1.Instructional Planning: (a) Plan course curriculum goals and relevant student performance objectives; (b) Define goals and objectives to and with student; (c) Plan alternate learning activities related to goals and objectives; (d) Update curriculum on a continuing basis.
2.Classroom/Shop Management: (a) Establish a positive, orderly and productive learning environment; (b) Properly use and conserve human and physical resources; (c) Evaluate progress of individual students on accomplishing objectives, record progress, and adjust subsequent learning activities accordingly; (d) Be firm and consistent in enforcing school attendance procedures and other regulations; (e) Arrange effective use of out-of-school resources for cooperative work and employment placement (vocational-technical teachers); (f) Emphasize procedures which ensure student growth in basic academic skills (academic and vocational-technical teachers).
3. Special Education Responsibilities: (a) Serve as Special Education contact person for parents and students on assigned caseload; (b) Provide consultation to regular education staff regarding accommodating the diverse learning styles of all students; (c) Participate, assist with, and/or chair as needed any caseload team meetings in collaboration with the student, parents/guardians, special and general education staff and other appropriate teams members; (d) Complete Grade 12 student performance summary sheets, Age of Majority, progress reports, and updates to the IEP's for students on caseload; (e) Attend Freshman Orientation in the Spring; (f) Meet periodically with the Director of Special Education; (g) Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to special education; (h) Assist classroom teachers in the development of modifications of the regular education program in order to accommodate special needs students in the classroom; (i) In collaboration with the regular education teacher, design, develop, and maintain an effective classroom learning environment.
4.Guidance as Needed: (a) Assist students in dealing with career planning, academic, and personal problems; (b) Work closely with student program coordinators, special education teachers, and other support personnel.
5.Advisory Committees (Vocational-Technical Teachers): (a) Participate in meaningful operation of advisory committees annually (minimum of two meetings); (b) Promote active involvement of advisory committees in program and curriculum update and equipment, supplies and awards contributions; (c) Seek appropriate recognition for advisory committee services.
6.Organization and Administration: (a) Contribute suggestions for improvement of school operations; (b) Work diligently at cooperating with school administrative procedures and assignments; (c) Follow a careful management-result-oriented procedure in evaluating and budgeting.
7.Professional Development: (a) Engage in annual professional growth activities approved in advance; (b) Use self directed, results-oriented evaluation program to improve personal performance; (c) Participate in special school in-service training programs.
8.School-Community: (a) Keep parents and other citizens well informed on school programs by effective use of communication techniques, participation in open house and parent organization activities, and attendance at student functions; (b) Work closely with parents of individual students to encourage student growth and to ensure a no-surprise operation.
Funding Source: Budget Individuals who may have direct and unmonitored contact with students of the South Shore Regional School District are required, as a pre-condition to employment, to undergo criminal background checks as provided by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 71, §38R and 603 CMR 51, et seq.
