Long-term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Long-Term Substitute - Elementary Special Education Teacher

Position Overview

• Role: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

• Dates of Assignment: September 8, 2026 - November 23, 2026

• Location: Deerfield Elementary School

• Schedule: Full-time (Monday - Friday)

• Reports To: Principal and Director of Special Education

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to step into an elementary classroom for a fall long-term substitute assignment. In this role, you will ensure a seamless continuation of services, support, and advocacy for our exceptional students.

Whether leading small-group interventions, co-teaching, or managing individualized education programs (IEPs), your goal will be to foster a warm, inclusive, and structured environment where every child feels capable and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Implement and adapt modified lesson plans to meet the diverse academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of students.

• IEP Implementation: Ensure all accommodations, modifications, and goals outlined in student IEPs are met and documented consistently.

• Collaboration: Partner closely with general education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and paraprofessionals to support student success.

• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, predictable, and supportive classroom environment

• Progress Monitoring: Keep accurate records of student progress toward their IEP goals

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rate: commensurate with experience and certification.

• Supportive Environment: Access to established lesson plans, a collaborative team of grade-level peers, and dedicated paraprofessional support in the classroom.

• Orientation: Transition days/onboarding support with the current classroom teacher prior to the September 8 start date.

• If you are a regular education teacher interested in trying out special education, you are encouraged to apply!

Our administration and School Board are very supportive of our teachers because we believe good teachers are the core of a good school.

The Deerfield Community School District is located 15 miles east of Madison in Dane County. If you have a passion for working with students with diverse learning needs and a desire to teach in a small district with great kids, this opportunity would be a great fit! Great kids and staff make Deerfield Community School District a place you''ll want to be!