Extended School Year (ESY) Preschool Teacher - Summer 2026

Extended School Year (ESY) Preschool Teacher (Summer 2026)Position: ESY TeachersPosition Type: Part-time, HourlyDepartment: Extended School Year - Summer 2026Location: Hosmer Elementary SchoolReports to: ESY Coordinators, Student Services Directors and Special Ed CoordinatorSalary range: $42.00/hour: Teachers, $34.00/hour: Unlicensed TeacherShift: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday - ThursdayDates: July 7, 2026 - August 6, 2026 (Monday - Thursday)Preparation Day: Monday, July 6, 2026Preschool:Bridge (Sub-Separate) Teacher - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday - ThursdayDates: July 7, 2026 - August 6, 2026 (Monday - Thursday)Preparation Day: Monday, July 6, 2026Integrated Classroom Teacher - Preschool - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday - ThursdayDates: July 7, 2026 - July 30, 2026 (Monday - Thursday)Preparation Day: Monday, July 6, 2026These are integrated preschool classrooms. All preschool students are scheduled 9:00-12:00. Integrated students attend 2/4 days and sub-sep students attend 4/4 days.General Description:The Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized instruction and related services to students beyond the regular school year. The position involves leading program activities, supervising instruction, and ensuring IEP goals and accommodations are met. Responsibilities include managing staff, addressing parent and behavioral concerns, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with administrators to align the program with district goals. In your letter of interest, please indicate which level/program you prefer. We have availability in the Bridge and inclusion classroom.Responsibilities:Teach groupings of special education students in preschoolConduct whole group and/or small group literacy lessonsConduct whole groups and/or small group Math lessonsFollow related IEP Goals and AccommodationsTeach age-related social skills and functional behaviorTeaching is focused on the prevention of skill regressionProgress monitoring and reportingQualifications Required:Experience working with preschool age students preferredExperience collaborating with colleaguesExperience reading IEPsFamiliarity with best practices in literacy and math instructionHolds the belief that all children can learnClassroom managementAn ability to engage students in using all 4 domains: listening, reading, speaking, and writingAttend pre-program training.Preferred:Valid DESE licensure as Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities preferredExperience working with students with a range of disabilities in a public school setting preferredCPR/First Aid CertificationPlease submit your resume and letter of interest by [insert date] for priority consideration.Physical Demands:* Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Compensation:$42.00/hour: Teachers$34.00/hour: Unlicensed TeacherEqual Opportunity EmployerWatertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.