ETS, Teacher Special Educator, Morse

Position:   Extended Term Substitute, Teacher Special Educator

               Available October 2026 through January 2027

               Office of Student Services/Morse School 

The Morse School Community:

The Morse School serves children and families from every Cambridge neighborhood and from over 40 different countries. At the Morse School, we nurture not only our children’s curiosity and intellectual skills, but also their healthy social and emotional development. Morse School families, teachers, and staff members work together to foster a sense of safety and belonging and to support students in developing a sense of civic responsibility and an appreciation for people with different origins, identities, beliefs, and learning styles. We strive to promote a sense of community where all adults and children feel respected and appreciated. The Morse School follows an inclusion model, with English learners and students with moderate disabilities learning alongside their general education peers with support from special educators, ESL teachers, related service providers, and interventionists.  

We are actively working towards becoming an antiracist school, and are taking steps towards identifying and dismantling racist structures, hearing and elevating underrepresented voices, and striving to achieve an equitable and just educational experience for all students.

The Office of Student Services (OSS):

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access  and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

The Opportunity:

The Special Educator is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in both general education settings and separate special education settings. The Special Educator will work collaboratively with general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure that students with disabilities achieve positive educational outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities 
• Provide explicit instruction and/or support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior 
• Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data  collection tools 
• Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific  to the students' present levels of functioning and performance 
• Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to  learning 
• Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff 
• Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP  goals/objectives, learning approaches/content, and support 
• Accommodate and modify for student learning, and support the general education teacher with the  implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting 
• Any related duties as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Director, and/or  Coordinator of the Office of Student Services with mild/moderate special needs 

Your Skill Set: 

As the incoming Special Educator, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following  characteristics and qualifications:

• Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students’ areas of  eligibility (i.e, autism, academic, behavior, learning, etc.) 
• Above-average skills in collaboration  
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication 
• Demonstrated ability in collaborating and supporting parents and families 
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve  
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices, including various co-teaching  approaches 
• General knowledge of various formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and  skills 
• General knowledge of state and federal special education guidelines and requirements · Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Special Education required, Master's  preferred, concentration in learning disabilities preferred  
• Massachusetts Certification of students with mild/moderate or severe special needs preferred 
• Experience teaching or student teaching in urban environments 
• Specialized training/certification in a foundational reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or  Wilson Reading 

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.