Special Education Teacher

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Special Education Teacher
Resource Room Model at Phelps Elementary

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate, highly-skilled special education teacher to provide instruction and support for students with disabilities in a highly structured, resource room classroom model. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to fostering academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth, and excels at creating and maintaining organized systems that meet diverse student needs. The teacher will work closely with and oversee a team of paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support throughout the day with a combination of support within the general education classroom and for academic, communication, and/or social skills support within the resource room setting.

Job Qualifications:

Proven experience working with and supporting students with diverse learning needs and disabilities
Strong background in implementing behavioral strategies or formal training in behavior management
MA Moderate Special Education License
Ability to collaborate with general education staff, service providers, and paraprofessionals in an efficient manner to meet the needs of students
Self motivated and solution focused
Knowledge of IEP process including assessment, evaluation tools, writing and interpreting IEPs
Able to design and implement specialized instruction to meet student learning goals as driven by IEPs
Fully certified and trained in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead paraprofessionals working with students towards achieving academic and social successes
Frequent communication with families
Behavior support using de-escalation strategies
Ability to be trained in Safety Care/ physical management techniques
Consultation and collaboration with regular education teachers & related service staff
Any and all other duties as may be assigned by the building administrator