What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher – Moderate Special Needs and Math (26/27 SY) position at Town of Andover?
Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs and Math 9-12
Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs.
Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.
Strong curriculum/academic background.
Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.
Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach.
Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans
Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.
Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.
Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred.
Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans.
Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred.
To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.
To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students.
To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program.
To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.
To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned.
To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head.
To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.SALARY AND BENEFITS: According to ASC/AEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO: Principal, Director of Student Services, Assistant Principal, and/or Program Head
Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs.
Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.
Strong curriculum/academic background.
Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.
Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach.
Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans
Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.
Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.
Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred.
Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans.
Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred.
To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.
To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students.
To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program.
To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.
To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned.
To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head.
To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.SALARY AND BENEFITS: According to ASC/AEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO: Principal, Director of Student Services, Assistant Principal, and/or Program Head
Salary : $65,194 - $132,981