Kindergarten Special Education Teacher

Job Description

The Emily G. Wetherbee School is seeking a Special Education teacher responsible for planning and co‑teaching with the core content teachers in Kindergarten. Inclusion, pull‑out, and co‑teaching models to be determined by students' Individualized Educational Plans.

The ideal candidate possesses a belief that all students are capable of learning.

Teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participating and collaborating with colleagues effectively in grade level and content vertical planning meetings
• Attending IEP, 504, student support, and team meetings
• Participating in family engagement activities
• Establishing and maintaining grade level paraprofessional collaboration in the classroom
• Demonstrating preparation and skill in working with students from various cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
• Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and using this information to adjust teaching strategies
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Encouraging parent and community involvement

The Emily G. Wetherbee School is a small K-8 neighborhood school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that believes in fostering a deep‑rooted love of learning and curiosity.