Special Education Teacher Autism Program- LTS 1 year Job ID 1301 (399314)

Responsibilities

• Thorough and in-depth knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Experience working with students with autism as demonstrated by successful student outcomes
• Familiarity and experience with discrete trial teaching as well as incidental/natural environment teaching
• Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery
• Cook up and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications
• Teach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers

Assessment

• Demonstrate ability to accurately collect student data and analyze such data in order to monitor progress and develop programming for students
• Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and developing individual behavior support plans
• Maintain assessment materials for special education evaluations
• Write reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings
• Individually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education initial evaluations and reevaluations

Liaison

• Serve as a Special Education liaison, which includes parent/guardian contact, scheduling of meetings, and completion of necessary paperwork for evaluations and Team meetings
• Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload
• Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Collaborate with colleagues on building to building transition
• Complete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations
• Cook up progress reports from all service providers

Paraprofessionals

• Consult with special education paraprofessionals; Including planning, coaching, modeling
• Provide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to the Special Education Program Administrator/Building Principal

Communication/Consultation

• Communicate frequently with parents/guardians of students of caseload (e.g. email, telephone, etc.)
• Participate in the school Open House for parents/guardians according to a schedule set each year

Miscellaneous

• Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure
• Attend and participate in department meetings
• Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty

Additional Information

• Master's Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Special Needs (1-6)SEI Endorsement
• Teaching experience preferred
• Training in Orton Gillingham preferred but not required
• Successful completion of a Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and a National Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting

Salary/Benefits

• Per BEA and BPS Contract

Bedford Public Schools Commitment

• Hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff
• Bolstering equity in academic and work spaces
• Fostering a culture of belonging
• Ensuring diverse employees and students have equitable access to resources and opportunities