One-Year-Special Education Teacher-(Learning Center)-(Hatherly)-(SY25-26)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Teacher’s primary responsibility is to work in partnership with parents, students and general education teachers in accordance with the district’s mission and vision, while maintaining compliance with Federal and State regulations, in order to promote student achievement. Provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and work in collaboration with the general education teacher. Assists in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares for IEP team meetings and provides case management for assigned students with disabilities.
• Serves as a member of the IEP team as appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the School Department.
• Develops and implements IEP’s with measurable goals.
• Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Interprets both informal and classroom based assessment for students in order to make instructional decisions.
• Collects data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Administers and interprets formal assessments as appropriate.
• Selects and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Supervises, schedules and trains special education aides working with their students.
• Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Assists general education teachers with specifically designed instruction when necessary.
• Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, differentiated instruction, changes in educational policy, and other information as may be necessary to improve classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of use of statewide testing procedures.
• Provides consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel.
• Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations and on time.
• Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Develops and monitors appropriate transition plans for students at transition age.
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education student files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and/or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Educator’s License (Moderate Disabilities in assigned level)
• Expertise with behavior management.
• Expertise with curriculum modification and differentiated instructional practices.
• Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal regulations.
• Proficiency in educational diagnostic and prescriptive testing.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• A minimum of two years; successful experience as a special education teacher in a public school setting at the assigned level.

TERMS: This is a 10 month, 1.0 FTE ONE YEAR position with a teacher’s contract. 

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.