What are the responsibilities and job description for the Moderate Special Education Teacher position at West Middle School?
Responsibilities
-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.
Qualifications
-Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs
-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.