Position Title

 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (K-8)

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide specially designed instruction to assigned students and support classroom teachers with curriculum access, accommodations and modifications

Contractual

Relationship

As per contract between Lincoln School Committee and the Lincoln Teachers Association

Organizational

Relationship

Reports to Principal and Coordinator for Student Services

Responsibilities

1. Plan lessons with respect to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Curriculum Frameworks.

2. Provide individualized instruction for all assigned students including those not on IEPs.

3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding materials, curriculum units, classroom accommodations and program modifications.

4. Develop modified materials in conjunction with classroom teachers, as needed to enable curriculum access.

5. Participate on Instructional Support Teams and grade level teams as assigned by Principals.

6. Perform educational assessments for TEAM Evaluation to determine student learning profiles, academic strengths and areas of need.

7. Make instructional recommendations when a member of the Evaluation TEAM or assigned as a Section 504 Accommodation Plan Committee member by the Principal.

8. Collaborate with Coordinator for Student Services to ensure that necessary forms and documents for initial TEAM, Review and Reevaluation meetings are complete.

9. Chair TEAM Meetings as assigned to determine special education eligibility and oversee the planning process to formulate appropriate goals, objectives and instructional programs.

10. Build relationships with students and parents, and serve as a resource for home strategies and approaches.

11. Serve as IEP Liaison for assigned students by communicating and coordinating with colleagues, parents and other professionals.

12. Monitor student progress with all TEAM members with regard to IEP goals and objectives.

13. Supervise paraprofessionals regarding their instruction of students on IEPs.

14. Guide students towards positive and enriching social interactions with others.

15. Establish and monitor implementation of behavior support plans as needed.

16. Write Individualized Education Programs, assessment and progress reports, and submit necessary documents to the school’s Student Services office.

17. Participate on district curriculum planning teams.

18. Promote equity and appreciation of diversity.

19. Administer MCAS with accommodations and develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessments as required by IEPs and Section 504 Accommodations Plans (in collaboration with classroom teachers).

20. Support and facilitate transitions for students on IEPs between grades and schools.

21. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Principal or Coordinator for Student Services.

Qualifications

· Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

· Licensed as a special education teacher by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Experience with the development and implementation of instructional accommodations, curriculum modifications, differentiated instruction, self-contained classroom instruction and collaborative teaching in inclusion settings.

· The ability to administer, interpret and report educational assessments

· Demonstrated understanding on the processes and regulations which govern the special education process

· The ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team using a collaborative decision making process to reach consensus

· Other requirements that may be determined by the Principal/Superintendent