Elementary Special Education Teacher

Littleville Elementary Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher

Qualified Candidates Must:

• Have a MA License for teaching students with Moderate Disabilities
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hold an unwavering belief that every student can grow and succeed.

Preferred Candidates Will:

• Have experience teaching in an elementary setting

Professional Responsibilities Include:

• Supports students by providing appropriate accommodations and modification of curriculum for special education students.
• Works to ensure the rights of students with disabilities to be full participants in the general curriculum.
• Implements state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to special education.
• Participates in the development of and oversees implementation of IEPs for students.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Evaluates and maintains data on pupils’ academic growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district protocols and to determine special education eligibility.
• Participates in curriculum development as required.
• Participates in assigned duties in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Attends and actively engages in staff meetings, professional development, required trainings, and other school-based or district meetings throughout the school year.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration to support the overall success of the school community.

The Gateway Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or military or exercise of civil rights in admission to, access to treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.