LTS, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Long Term Substitute, Elementary Special Education Teacher

October 28, 2024 - tentative January 2, 2025

Qualifications:

* Master's degree strongly preferred

* Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure

* Experience with students with Language-based Learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities and Executive Functioning challenges

* Specialized reading training- (Wilson Reading /Orton-Gillingham)

* Successful completion of QBS/Safety Care training preferred.

* Successful experience as a special educator including performing assessments using a variety of standardized protocols.

* Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.

* Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.

* Strong behavior management skills

Responsible to:
Principal, Special Education Team Leader, Director of Special Education

Primary Functions:
Coordinate all aspects of assigned special education program

Major Responsibilities:

1.0 Program Administration

2.0 Direct Instruction

3.0 Assessment/Pre-referral

4.0 Professional Expectations

5.0 Other

Details:

1.0 Program Administration

* Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators

* Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals who work with students

* Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific teaching, therapeutic and supervisory responsibilities.

* Collaborate with Principals and Educational Team Leader to develop individual schedules to ensure compliance and most effective instruction.

* Collaborate with Principal and Educational Team Leader to support co-teaching models that provide inclusion experiences for students within the program.

* Ensure the implementation of administrative procedures related to Power School; maintenance and security of student records for caseload.

* Collaborate with services providers, including but not limited to: school psychologists, school counselors, speech and language specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, vision/mobility therapists, BCBAs.

2.0 Direct Instruction

* Plan, prepare, and teach lessons and activities as a class, in small groups, and 1:1 as needed, in accordance with IEPs/Service Plans. Work cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum.

* Promote inclusion and equity of instruction in classrooms by implementing formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Use data to plan for instruction.

* Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s).

* Implement group and individual behavior plans.

* Adapt lessons and modify assessments for students with special needs.

* Meet regularly with the BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.

* Communicate regularly with families regarding service delivery and progress

3.0 Assessment/Pre-referral

* Participate in building-based Student Assistant Team (SATs) and support regulatory pre-referral activities by providing screenings as needed

* Perform cognitive and achievement assessments using a variety of standardized protocols, including but not limited to Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT, etc.

4.0 Professional Expectations

* Develop and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals. Chair annual IEP meetings for assigned students, as needed.

* Attend all faculty meetings/in-services/professional development activities as scheduled

* Support and participate in all mandated DESE monitoring activities as requested; completion of required coursework, Coordinated Program Reviews, etc.

* Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, and/or local educational agency.

5.0 Other

* Carries out any other appropriate responsibilities assigned.