Elementary SPED Therapeutic Learning Program Teacher

Special Education Therapeutic Learning Program Teacher

Grade Level: Elementary

Job Description:

Special Education Therapeutic Learning Program Teacher

Teach and case manage a small classroom of students requiring direct, appropriate individualized
and small group instruction, based on IEP goals and objectives, within a highly supported
setting. The teacher participates in the supervision of paraprofessional staff, and service
providers in a team oriented educational setting. There is a strong focus on self-management skill
development to prepare students for inclusion success.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and implementing curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks.
Planning and implementation of social emotional learning curriculum.
Plans and directs paraprofessional staff assigned to the classroom or to specific students
under the teacher’s scope of direct or indirect supervision.
Completing Educational Assessments, collaborative FBAs, etc.
Engage in liaison duties for a caseload of students to ensure full implementation of
student IEPs, monitor student progress, support student programming, and alert the
Team of any need to convene a Team meeting.
Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs, Progress Reports
and student program books.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interests of the students.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life
and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior
and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom through implementation of positive
behavioral supports, as well as implementation of individual student behavior
intervention plans.
Be available to students and parent for education-related purposes outside the
instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with this role/position as assigned by
the Director of Pupil Services, Special Education Coordinator or Principal.

Degree Preferred:
Masters

Experience Preferred: 3 years

Additional Requirements:

Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 license required

Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association

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