Special Education Teacher - Melican Middle School

Special Education Teacher
- Melican Middle School
- Long-term Substitute

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for implementing IEP's for students with disabilities. This can include direct service, inclusion support and consultation. The Special Education teacher works to maintain compliance with all procedures and regulations under IDEA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: evaluating students, report writing, IEP development, parent communication, direct service to student including direct teaching in a small groups, collaboration with related service providers, compliance with paperwork tracking.

Possession of a valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in special education moderate disabilities

Prior successful classroom teaching experiences

Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; able to work with and motivate others

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, research-based best practices and a variety of assessment methods

Understands the purpose and specifics of core, supplemental, and intervention programs

Models direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and strategies

Understands and interprets diagnostic, formative, and summative data, to inform instructional decisions

Attends, participates and/or facilitates regular student-based meetings including clinic meetings and various IEP meetings

Enhances own professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about effective instruction and school improvement

Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners

Able to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision

Demonstrates knowledge of state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies

Demonstrates proficiency with technology including database systems and data warehouses, and a willingness to innovatively use instructional technology

Exhibits professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents and students

Strong commitment to student achievement and improvement

Establish and maintain a safe functional learning environment.

Identifies students' needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in data assessment and intervention strategies

Assess and progress monitor students' academic growth to guide instruction and keep appropriate records in collaboration with the administration

Provides targeted instruction

Assists staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to inform wider view instructional decisions

Supports the implementation of the school's improvement plan, goals and objectives

Adheres to state and district initiatives in all content areas for intervention practices

Attends and provides direction in site-based grade level, leadership team, staff meetings, and/or data teams

Collaborates with staff members regarding effective instruction and intervention

Supports the goals, objectives, strategies outlined in the IEP

Participates in district-wide curriculum development

Adheres to the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies and activities

Actively participates in district assigned curriculum committees, meetings and/or trainings

Complies with district-testing programs and assessments

Regular and on-time attendance is required

Complete other non-administrative duties as assigned

Work Environment:
The work environment is in a classroom setting interacting with students.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc., Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred), Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.