Moderate Special Needs Substitute Teacher

Position:
Special Education Teacher – Moderate Needs

• Provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and academic support in mainstream or pullout setting according to students' IEP goals.
• Modify and adapt curricula, materials, and the physical environment to meet individual student needs.
• Complete diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.
• Participate in IEP team meetings for assigned or newly referred students.
• Act as case manager, communicating with parents and staff, and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives, and IEPs.
• Write specific IEP goals and objectives for assigned or newly referred students.
• Design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.
• Provide consultation services to school staff regarding curriculum and teaching methods for special education students.
• Prepare progress reports on all assigned students.
• Submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports per Program Head’s request.
• Deliver small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.

• Massachusetts Teaching Certification:
  Teacher of Moderate Special Needs.
• Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social‑emotional disabilities, autism, and other special needs.
• Experience adapting materials and curriculum for special needs students.
• Strong curriculum and academic background.
• Ability to consult with general‑education teachers regarding learning needs of special‑education students.
• Experience designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
• Experience with inclusive instructional models and willingness to team‑teach.
• Experience utilizing computer technology in the classroom preferred.

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos of valuing the identities of all students, high expectations, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff.