Description:Warren Elementary School is seeking a special education teacher to support a small cohort of students with language-based learning disabilities effective August 26, 2024. This cohort of students receive services both in and out of the general education setting and are supported by a special educator trained in language-based methodologies. The goal is to provide meaningful inclusion as much as possible. The special education teacher will need to use their knowledge of compliance to develop individualized goal areas necessary for individual students on their caseload and prepare for and participate in IEP Team Meetings. The candidate will work with the building administration, the Director of Student Services, and other service providers to collaboratively support our shared students. Qualifications:

• Licensed MA Special Education teacher, Moderate Special Needs
• Working knowledge of Language Based Learning Disability interventions and support strongly preferred
• Experience in specialized literacy instruction such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson is highly desirable
• Experience working with students that have complex learning profiles, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, who can require support from a multi-disciplinary team

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Consult with student teams and develop an instructional model and practices that support students with language-based learning disabilities across academic settings
• Complete informal and formal diagnostic assessments and make recommendations for IEP programming and scheduling based on results
• Participate in annual review IEP meetings, developing IEPs in conjunction with teams that address specific needs of students.
• Coordinate schedule with service providers to ensure compliance with Service Delivery Grids across settings
• Collect, compile and interpret data for progress monitoring and adjusting instructional practice