Moderate Special Education Elementary Teacher

• Master's Degree preferred
• Masters in Elementary Education with a degree in Moderate or Sever Special needs.
• Teaching experience preferred
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check ( C.O.R.I.) and fingerprinting check
• SEI endorsement

• Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery.
• Select appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Implement IEP goals.
• Employ appropriate behavior management techniques during individual or small group instruction.
• Maintain and use adaptive equipment and material.
• Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications.
• Teach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers.
• Supplement major subject area programs on an individual and small group basis.

• Assess the progress of all students on caseload and differentiate student goals and instruction accordingly
• Maintain assessment materials for special education evaluations.
• Administer MCAS with accommodations or develop portfolio/s for MCAS alternate assessment, as outlined in student/s' IEP
• Write reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings.
• Individually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Participate in annual Kindergarten Screening and preschool screenings when needed.

• Serve as a Special Education liaison, which includes parent/guardian contact, scheduling of meetings, and completion of necessary paperwork for evaluations and Team meetings.
• Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload.
• Write Individualized Education Programs (IEP's).
• Complete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations.
• Coordinate progress reports from all service providers.

• Consult with special education paraprofessionals; including planning, coaching, modeling.
• Provide supervision of assigned special education paraprofessionals.
• Provide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to building Principal.

• Consult with parents/guardians, classroom teachers, related service providers, school nurse, and paraprofessionals, regarding planning and students' program needs.
• Consult with classroom teachers and special education paraprofessionals regarding accommodations and modifications.
• Conduct parent/guardian-teacher conferences during conference periods identified on school calendar.
• Communicate frequently with parents/guardians of students of caseload (e.g.email, telephone, etc.)
• Participate in school Open House for parent/guardians according to schedule set each year.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all staff.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and/or the building Principal.

• Building positive relationships with students n support of their academic and social-emotional development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and teh like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Be willing to engage in ongoing education regarding low incident disabilities and required modifications and accommodations needed.

• Apply knowledge of child growth and development to effectively address the needs of students.
• Plan a program of study that, to the extent possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Apply knowledge of instructional strategies, including adaptive technology, compensatory skills, and curriculum to foster the academic and social/emotional development of each student according to the student's capacity for growth.
• Address and plan for students' physical and mobility issues with support of physical therapist.
• Address and plan for skill development in students' daily living skills.

• Ability to work in a normal classroom and school building environment.
• Ability to safely assist students who may have limited mobility.
• Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with students and teachers.
• Position Type: Full-time
• Positions Available: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree with experience or classes in elementary/early childhood classes or work experience helpful. BCBA training or experience helpful.
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• Severe Special Needs Certification with elementary experience. Experience in SEL, school culture/climate, behavior strategies and PBIS is a bonus.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

• 1. In a brief paragraph describe your attraction to students with severe special needs and/or neurodiverse learners and why you are the best candidate to prive a climate within which they can reach their full potential.