What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher- Substantially Separate (FY 27- pending budget) position at Galvin Middle School?
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
- Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
- Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) required
- SEI Endorsement preferred
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Create and maintain IEPs for students with disabilities, ensuring goals and objectives are tailored to meet individual needs.
- Provide Direct Instruction: Deliver specialized instruction in academic, social, and behavioral areas to students with disabilities in various settings, including inclusive classrooms and resource rooms
- Assess Student Progress: Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress, adjust instruction based on data, and report progress to parents and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with General Education Teachers: Work closely with general education teachers to provide accommodations and modifications, ensuring students with disabilities can access the general education curriculum.
- Facilitate Inclusion: Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and school activities, promoting a positive and accepting environment for all students.
- Behavior Management: Implement behavior intervention plans and use positive behavior supports to manage and improve student behavior.
- Family Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to keep them informed about their child’s progress, challenges, and successes, and involve them in the educational process.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to special education, and maintain accurate and confidential student records.
- Collaborative Team Member: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including related service providers, administrators, and outside agencies, to support student success.
- Other duties, as assigned
Reports to: Building Principal
Compensation: Commensurate with Wakefield Public Schools’ Unit A salary schedule
Salary : $63,302 - $119,318