RISE Teacher - Autism Program, Runkle School

* Reaching for Independence Through Structured Education (RISE)

A team approach to service delivery is utilized for students participating in the RISE program. These students receive academic instruction, social skills training, behavioral intervention, and related services. Services are provided in a range of settings from substantially separate to full inclusion in a general education classroom. A primary focus for all RISE students is to increase independence with a variety of skills, including self-help, social skills, behavior management, academics, communication, and executive functioning.

The RISE special education teacher will serve as the liaison for students with a range of severe special needs, primarily focusing on students with an Autism diagnosis. Some students will receive a significant amount of instruction in small group settings, while others will spend most or all of their day in the general education setting.

Qualifications:

* Appropriate Massachusetts DESE certification and licensure required

* Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement required

* Elementary co-teaching experience preferred

* Knowledge and expertise using formal and informal assessments required

* Knowledge and experience with competency based and/or proficiency based learning preferred

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleague, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services

* Superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Complete formal and informal assessments as part of the regulatory process

* Monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools

* utilize data to inform the development of academic and social emotional goals

* Provide individualized and small group support and instruction across content areas to target IEP goals and objectives

* Collaborate with general education teacher to adapt curricular materials in order to meet the individual needs of students

* Meet all timelines in the IEP process, including but not limited to participating in IEP meetings, developing IEPs and progress reports, completing evaluations and reevaluations.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.