Extended Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY

The Reading Public Schools is seeking special education teachers for the Extended School Year program. ESY Dates: . The Special Education Teacher is to help students learn and maintain skills in subject matter and skills, subject to Special Education Laws, that will contribute to their educational development, in consideration of their cognitive learning abilities.

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district-approved and/or student specific specialized curriculum.
• Develops appropriate instructional materials, activities, & lesson plans, with modifications and accommodations appropriate for individual students taking into consideration cognitive levels and age-appropriateness.
• Structures the classroom and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student’s work.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs and implements individual education plans.
• Participates in planning of curriculum goals and relevant student performance objectives.
• Helps students to develop individual learning goals and objectives.
• Evaluates individual student accomplishment of goals and objectives, records performance, and adjusts individual and group learning activities accordingly.
• Works with parents of individual children to help guide the growth and development of the children, as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of definitions, etiology, & characteristics of students’ disabilities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of various specialized materials and can align instruction with both IEP goals and Curriculum Common Core State Standards.
• Participates (as needed) to physically and safely support students (e.g. Behavior-preventative, blocking, escorts, restraints; Medical-positioning, lifting, guide/escort).
• Communicates regularly with parents, as may be needed.
• Works with specialists, related service providers, staff members, parents and outside persons or agencies to facilitate communication regarding important student needs.
• Plans and coordinates the work of para educators.
• Properly utilizes and conserves physical facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA and the requirements set forth in 603 CMR 28.00 which are in addition to, or in some instances clarify or further elaborate, the special education rights and responsibilities set forth in state statute (M.G.L. c. 71B), federal statute (20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq. as amended), and federal regulations (34 CFR §300 et seq.
  
  as amended).
• Follows all standards and indicators to the best of his or her ability, as described in the Reading Public Schools Teacher Assessment Process (TAP).

Supervises the classroom, students, para educators and parent volunteers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Knowledge of special education procedures to maintain appropriate confidential records
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to react professionally and objectively to unpredictable…