Middle School Special Education Teacher: (LAP Program) Coelho

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Middle Special Education Teacher : (LAP Program) 

Coelho Middle School

Start Date: August 25 (with Orientation days prior)

This program provides a highly structured environment that emphasizes academic skill development, including reading, mathematics, written language, expressive/receptive communication, problem-solving, and organization. At least 60 percent of the student’s day is spent in the general education setting with peers. Services are delivered outside of the general education classroom. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) or (5-12)

Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE: To ensure that students with an IEP receive services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. Provides support through MTSS to benefit all students.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

2. Administers assessments, interprets evaluations, and writes reports.

3. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrates findings with other disciplines, provides recommendations and develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based on TEAM recommendations.

4. Collaborates with TEAM members to implement specially designed instruction to support educational and social-emotional behavioral needs in accordance with student’s IEP.

5. Collaborates with the TEAM to determine and implement appropriate accommodations for classroom assessments and standardized examinations for special education students.

6. Completes all assigned paperwork for the special education process as required by state and federal regulations.

7. Provides targeted and evidence-based interventions.

8. Fulfills all case management responsibilities associated with the IEP.

9. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential student records.

10. Involvement at the community, system, building and student levels for school-wide initiatives such as social-emotional learning, Universal Design, assistive technology and program development.

11. Serves as a resource to develop effective teaching strategies for all students.

12. Responsible for annual reviews, written progress notes, parent/teacher conferences and proctoring state assessments.

13. Uses evidence-based research and continuing education to address MA frameworks and to meet licensure requirements.

14. Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

Safety Care trained, preferred

1-2 years as a special educator, preferred

Experience with reading and math programs ie: Lexia, Orton-Gillingham, i-ready preferred

FY26  Salary range:  $64,004 - $108,744

FY27 to be determined

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.  Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com.  Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job. 

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E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Salary : $64,004 - $108,744