Special Education Teacher - REACH

Special Education Teacher - REACH

Location: Lincoln Street K-2 and Lincoln Street 3-5 Elementary Schools, Franklin, Massachusetts.

Salary: As per FEA Teacher Contract.

The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education teacher to serve as a special educator at the Lincoln Street K-2 and Lincoln Street 3-5 Elementary Schools.

The teacher will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized instruction for small groups and individuals on a pull‑out basis. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.

• Plan effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs.
• Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for students initially referred and for three‑year reevaluations of caseload students.
• Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems.
• Schedule, prepare for, and attend team meetings for caseload students.
• Write comprehensive progress reports.
• Collaborate with general education staff regarding appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Communicate regularly with families of students on caseload.
• Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals.
• Work collaboratively with special education team to improve supports, services, and programming for students with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
• Wilson/OG training/certification preferred.
• Must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about research‑based interventions for children with disabilities.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to develop positive behavior intervention plans.
• Experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of formal and informal diagnostic assessment and evaluation tools.
• Excellent writing and communication skills required.
• Experience in a public school setting.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position.