1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (Tenure Track)
On-siteReading, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Teach district-approved curriculum with modifications and accommodations for students with moderate disabilities, while developing instructional materials and lesson plans tailored to individual cognitive levels. Structure the classroom to establish behavior standards and create a functional learning environment through displays and student work exhibits. Evaluate academic and social growth, maintain records, and prepare progress reports to track student achievement against individualized education plans. Collaborate with specialists, related service providers, and parents to support student development, while coordinating paraeducators and volunteers for classroom and field trip activities. Adapt Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards, integrating technology to enhance comprehension and participating in ongoing professional development. Safely support students as needed, manage physical facilities, and communicate regularly with families via newsletters, notes, and conferences.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of baccalaureate degree
- Master's degree
- Valid Massachusetts teacher licensure appropriate to their student population
- Moderate disabilities (5-12)
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
- Uses instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Board of Education policies
- Knowledge of special education procedures to maintain appropriate confidential records
- Ability to react professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)
- Ability/willingness to plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development
- Ability to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience writing IEPs
- Competence regarding special education law and regulations
- Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings
- Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting
- Strong problem-solving skills to support student success
- Strong data-collection skills to help to inform decisions for students
- Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position
- Must occasionally lift and/or move fifty (50) pounds
- Must be able to input information into a computer
- Must be able to read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids
- Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members in person and on the telephone
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
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