About this role
Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has an opportunity for a Long-Term Substitute Learning Specialist/Special Educator to join the team at Essex Elementary School. This position involves evaluating and developing intervention programs with a focus on literacy, math, and behavior. Responsibilities include case management of student plans including EST, 504, and IEP.
Pay: $310 per day
Duration: Begining 11/16/2026 through 12/18/2026 with the possibility of extension.
Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."
EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with the following additional qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Valid VT Educator license with a Special Educator (3-82) or Consulting Teacher (3-85) endorsement. Individuals who hold a corresponding teaching license outside the state of VT shall be considered equally.
- Strong math, literacy, and/or behavior background
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Successful co-teaching experience is preferred but not required
- Possess knowledge and skill in implementing standards-based curricula, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment in a collaborative environment.
For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description.
EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.