What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher-Pre K- Early Childhood position at Quincy Public Schools?
Full-time position supporting PreKindergarten age students with low/moderate disabilities in the areas of pre-academics, communication, motor skills, and social skills in a substantially separate PreKindergarten 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, and implement modified and differentiated lessons for all learners
Utilize instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, including planning for individual, small, and/or whole group activities
Implement 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
Ensure required paperwork is completed and submitted according to their designated timeline
Assign tasks to support staff and review their daily work with students
Communicate student progress to parent/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 they making effective progress
Provide assistance for students transitioning to kindergarten where appropriate
Salary : $60,975 - $75,159