Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Wilmington Public Schools Wilmington High School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,994 to $109,000 Per Year

Special Education >
Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education >
Life Skills

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject area
• Provides direct instruction in academic subjects, daily living skills, cognitive processing and appropriate social skill development.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals
• Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed. Communicate those goals to students, colleagues, and parents when necessary.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do
• Differentiating assessments based on each individual student plan. This may require developing alternative assessments.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills
• Develop MCAS Alt Portfolios

• Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of models and strategies.
• Develop measurable goals and objectives in all domains of learning
• Ongoing data collection and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans
• Develop and manage student schedules
• Consult with BCBA, Special Education and Regular Education teachers and related service providers (SLP, OT, & PT)
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels
• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment.
• Design classroom activities and lessons with multiple levels so that all students both meet their IEP goals and can access the curriculum.
• Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program.
• Set high expectations that are suitable based on student’s needs.
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is practiced

• Build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students’ learning.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents/guardians

• Conduct testing and write thorough reports for initial and three year evaluations
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers, grade-level teams and other staff, to plan, share student work and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards.
• Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as required
• Attend staff, team, and department meetings as well as serve on staff committees as necessary
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students

Other duties as assigned by school administrators.

Notice of Non-Discrimination All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion,national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

• DEGREE PREFERRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
  • Massachusetts Certified Moderate or Severe Special Needs Teacher
• EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • Experience teaching students with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Safety Care Training preferred – if not trained previously, hired candidate will be trained by WPS
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ryan Gendron , Principal
• 159 Church Street
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
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