FTE Special Education Teacher Elem

Position Title

Elementary K-5 Special Education Teacher

Principal and/or Director of Special Education

Special Education Teacher plans, organizes, and implements appropriate instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

1 year Full Time

• Demonstrates an understanding of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized education programs (IEPs) and all learning styles of children.
• Plan and implement activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of their students
• Develops appropriate instructional materials, activities, & lesson plans, with modifications and accommodations appropriate for individual students taking into consideration cognitive levels and age-appropriateness.
• Monitor and support individual needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintain safe, clean, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism at all times
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations related to the Massachusetts DESE
• Participate in professional development and monthly staff meetings performs other duties as assigned
• Implement IEP, collect data for goals, and create and attend annual IEP meetings.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject‑specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student levels, reporting progress, and/or developing IEPs
• Strong ability to collaborate with all constituents, including related service providers, as well as instructional assistants
• Establishes strong communication with parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Knowledge of Assistive Technology for communication
• Participates in a variety of meetings, including IEPs, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a variety of necessary documents (e.g., adaptive materials, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, behavior logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Evaluates individual student accomplishment of goals and objectives, records progress, and adjusts individual and group learning activities accordingly.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Assists pupils in dealing with academic, personal and social problems.
• Works with guidance specialists, staff members, parents, and outside persons or agencies to assist students with special problems.
• Works with parents/caregivers of individual children to help guide the growth and development of the children.
• Communicates regularly with parents/caregivers by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Is available to students and parents/caregivers for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Properly utilizes and conserves physical facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the task of operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Integrate technology within instruction to increase student comprehension and interest.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities related to student population & certification areas.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA and the requirements set forth in 603 CMR 28.00 which are in addition to, or in some instances clarify or further elaborate, the special education rights and responsibilities set forth in…