Elementary Special Education Teacher Substitute

Responsibilities

• Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans (IEPs).
• Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.
• Complete diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred.
• Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans.
• Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred.
• Design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.
• Provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students.
• Write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program.
• Attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.
• Write IEP progress reports on all students assigned.
• Submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head.
• Provide 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, & other special needs.
• Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.
• Strong curriculum/academic background.
• Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.
• Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
• Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach.
• Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.

APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff.