Teacher, Pre-K Special Education (3285)
On-siteNatick, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Design and carry out developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with IEP goals, while developing data collection systems to monitor student progress. Provide direct individual and group instruction through inclusion or resource models, guiding classroom support staff in implementing activities and collecting data. Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and progress monitoring for quarterly reports and annual re-evaluations. Implement behavior plans, social skills training, and assistive technology to support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Facilitate ongoing parent communication, collaborate with general education teachers, and organize daily schedules to meet caseload requirements. Work with administration to combat systemic barriers and update equitable access procedures as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- MA DESE licensure in Special Education (PK-2)
- MA DESE licensure in Early Childhood
- MA DESE SEI Endorsement
- Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure student skill level and conceptual understanding of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral benchmarks
- Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
- Understanding of child/adolescent development
- Knowledge of best instructional practices for students with special abilities
- Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students
- Thorough understanding of district, state, and federal policies and regulations as they relate to students with disabilities
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity
- Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
- Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
- Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience working in a diverse public school setting
- Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities
- Experience providing instruction and support for academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral needs
- Experience working with students who are English language learners
- Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool
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