Special Education Teacher supporting students w​/behavioral, social emotional

We currently have an opening for a Special Education Teacher at Windham Middle School for the  school year. The ability to connect with students and serve as a liaison between students and staff is essential. The successful candidate will be able to provide support and instruction given functional and academic deficits as outlined in students’ IEPs in both the special education setting and regular education setting.

The successful candidate should have a strong background in understanding students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs and be able to provide appropriate supports in a public school setting.

• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Experience writing positive behavioral support plans and implementing them with fidelity.
• Experience working with students with Autism and communication devices.
• Provide research-based reading, writing, and math instruction in a special education setting.
• Provide specially designed instruction in social skills and executive function skills in the special education setting.
• Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on appropriate instructional goals and ongoing assessments, while using a variety of instructional approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment to meet the varied needs and learning styles of students.
• Strong classroom management skills required.
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple grades.
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students.
• Fulfill case-management responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEPs and written notices, in compliance with IDEA timelines and district procedures.
• Use ongoing assessments and data collection in order to refine academic and behavioral interventions, assess student growth in relation to goals, provide high-quality instruction, and meaningful feedback to foster student learning.
• Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport in the classroom.
• Have a reflective and open mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally.
• Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the building administrator, director of student services, or superintendent.