What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute-Elementary Special Education Teacher position at Quincy Public Schools?
Long-term substitute position supporting elementary school-age students with mild/moderate disabilities in the area of academics in a Resource Room setting.
Responsibilities Include:
Develop and implement academic lessons following the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and differentiate/modify those lessons according to the students' Individualized Education Plans.
Create, modify, and differentiate lessons based on the individual needs of students
Utilize instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, including planning for individual, small, and/or whole group activities
Implement behavior plans and other intervention strategies
Collaborate with appropriate staff and/or parents to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Conduct developmental or educational evaluations and observations; write and present reports for team consideration
Conduct or supervise data collection, summarize results for student records and prepare written progress reports
Ensure required paperwork is completed and submitted according to their designated timeline
Develop and maintain students’ portfolio assessment based on the curriculum and individual IEP objectives
Communicate student progress to parents/guardians and serve as a liaison between parents and the school
Collaborate and communicate with other professionals, including building administrators, related service providers, Special Education Director, and consultants, to develop approaches that benefit each student to ensure that they make effective progress
Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult services where appropriate
Salary : $125 - $150