2026 District-Wide Special Ed Summer Program- Uncertified Teachers and Special Education, Pre K- 12+

Fitchburg School District 

   2026 District-Wide Special Ed Summer Program- Uncertified Teachers and Special Education, Pre K- 12         

$35.00 an hour 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred;
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for 

children in order to effectively problem solve; 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student; 
• Experience and ability to meet the needs of students with multiple needs; 
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing curriculum and/or project-based enrichment activities;
• Experience with literacy & science integration;
• Experience with Technology and classroom application. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Academic Instruction for ELA and/or Math based on Iep requirements; 
• Support IEP goals through programming to support Daily living skills, academic goals, behaviors and social goals;
• Guidance SEL supports and small student support activities or counseling as needed;
• Attend orientation training;
• Maintain attendance data and individual student portfolios;
• Duties and responsibilities as needed by Coordinators and Director; 
• Timesheets must be submitted for payroll processing.

Special Education Program at FHS 

• Monday, July 6, 2026, to Thursday, August 6, 2026 (Mon - Thurs - 5-week program); 
• Hours  7:45-12:00 (with potential extended hours on field trip days);
• Pre-school Monday July 7, 2025 to Thursday July 24,  2025 Hours 8:00-11:30;
• Additional 8 Hours available for preparation;
• Mandatory Orientation Monday, June 29, 2026, 8:00-12:00 at FHS; 
• NTE 100 hours $45/hr for Certified Teachers Not To Exceed (NTE): $4,500; 
• Timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly. 

This position is temporary for the summer dates listed. There is no assurance of continued employment, as this is a temporary summer assignment only for non-FPS employees. 

Job assignments are at the discretion of the Director of Special Education. 

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment. 

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us

Salary : $35 - $45