What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (2025-2026) position at Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School?
A special educator in ASRSD will co-teach with a grade level/subject educator to meet the needs of the students on their case load co-facilitating engaging lessons that develop student understanding in a supportive classroom environment that fosters student belonging.
- Co-teach in an inclusion classroom with a subject area or grade level colleague to support the needs of students on their caseload
- Design, supervise, implement, maintain, and evaluate a student’s IEP
- Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons, make accommodations and modifications to the general curriculum as needed.
- Participate in the team meeting process and eligibility process (e.g., evaluating students for eligibility, conducting academic testing, conducting diagnostic testing, reporting at team meetings, attending team meetings, etc.)
- Regularly communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
- Collaborate with peers and participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on educational best practices.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the building administration