Extended Special Education Liaison; Reading

Overview

Extended School Year Summer Program Bedford Public Schools invites applications for the position of Extended School Year Summer Program Special Education Liaison (Reading) for 7/6/26-7/30/26.

• Instruction
  • Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery.
  • Coordinate schedules with classroom teachers and other specialists' service delivery.
  • Select appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students' IEP goals and objectives.
  • Provide appropriate instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, and differentiate instructional accordingly.
  • Employ appropriate behavior management techniques during individual or small group instruction.
  • Maintain and use adaptive equipment and materials.
  • Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications.
  • Teach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers.
• Assessment
  • Assess the progression of all students assigned to the caseload and maintain records of data collection.
  • Maintain assessment materials for special education evaluations.
  • Administer MCAS with accommodations or develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessment, as outlined in students' IEPs.
  • Write reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings.
  • Individually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education and Section 504 initial evaluations and reevaluations.
• Liaison Responsibilities
  • Serve as a Special Education liaison, including parent/guardian contact, scheduling 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 (IEPs).
  • Develop yearly transition plans for students who are 14+.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on building-to-building transition.
  • Complete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations.
  • Coordinate progress reports from all service providers.
• Paraprofessionals
  • Consult with special education paraprofessionals; including planning, coaching, and modeling.
  • Provide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to the Special Education Program Administrator.
• Communication/Consultation
  • 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 the school calendar.
  • Communicate frequently with parents/guardians of students on caseload (e.g., email, telephone).
  • Participate in Open House for parents/guardians according to schedule.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, and maintain licensure.
  • Attend and participate in department meetings.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty.
  • Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Special Education Program Administrator and/or Principal.
• Additional Information
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Special Needs (6-12)
  • SEI Endorsement
  • Teaching Experience Preferred
  • Reading experience preferred
  • Training/Certification In Orton-Gillingham Preferred
  • Successful completion of a Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and a National Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting.
• Salary/Benefits
  • Per BEA and BPS Contract

The Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.