ETS, Teacher Special Educator (0.6 FTE), King Open

About the role

The Special Educator is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in both general education settings and separate special education settings. The Special Educator will work collaboratively with general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure that students with disabilities achieve positive educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities
• Provide explicit instruction and/or support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior
• Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
• Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific to the students' present levels of functioning and performance
• Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning
• Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff
• Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals/objectives, learning approaches/content, and support
• Accommodate and modify for student learning, and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting
• Any related duties as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Director, and/or Coordinator of the Office of Student Services with mild/moderate special needs

Requirements

Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students’ areas of eligibility (i.e, autism, academic, behavior, learning, etc.)

Above-average skills in collaboration

Excellent skills in oral and written communication

Demonstrated ability in collaborating and supporting parents and families

Demonstrated ability to problem solve

Demonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices, including various co-teaching approaches

General knowledge of various formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and skills

General knowledge of state and federal special education guidelines and requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Special Education required, Master's preferred, concentration in learning disabilities preferred

Massachusetts Certification of students with mild/moderate or severe special needs required

Experience teaching or student teaching in urban environments

Specialized training/certification in a foundational reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading