Special Education (Partial Inclusion) Teacher ~ Elementary (2)

About the Role

Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multi-sensory teaching, differentiated strategies, including use of modified content, methodology, and performance criteria as needed. Utilize assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in a self-contained setting as well as in the general education environment.

Experience with behavioral therapeutic techniques with a diverse population preferred, including Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level classroom teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Promote and assist in the implementation of research-based strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of students’ academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.
• Assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g., behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Serve as the contact person for a designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEPs/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing with parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families, and outside providers.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure a successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school.
• Use a multi-disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring and routinely implement data-based decision-making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Instruct students using real-world, functional applications that support independent living and vocational skills.
• Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate student and staff schedules to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and the efficient use of resources.
• Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Requirements

• Familiarity with MCAS Alternate Assessment.