9-10 Special Education Teacher

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-12 or 5-12) and/or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities or Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities as appropriate.
• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree Preferred
• 3 years of experience teaching in a middle or high school setting Preferred
• Experience with IEP development evaluation and case management
• Experience conducting and/or interpreting academic and educational assessments for special education eligibility and programming
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts special education regulations IEP requirements and the special education evaluation process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collaborating with general education teachers to provide accommodations modifications and specially designed instruction
• Experience working collaboratively with families and outside service providers Preferred
• Hold an unwavering belief that every student can grow learn and succeed.

Professional Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a Special Education liaison/case manager for students in grades 9-10 coordinating the development implementation monitoring and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Conduct and/or coordinate special education evaluations and assessments including academic testing and other assessments as appropriate.
• Analyze student performance data evaluation results classroom performance grades MCAS i-Ready and other relevant information to identify student strengths and areas of need.
• Develop and implement specially designed instruction accommodations and modifications aligned with students IEPs.
• Provide direct push-in and pull-out special education services based on student needs and IEP requirements.
• Collaborate regularly with general education teachers to ensure that students IEP accommodations modifications and specially designed instruction are consistently implemented in the classroom.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding students special education programming progress and needs.
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings including communication and collaboration with families teachers related service providers administrators and other members of the students educational team.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and use progress-monitoring data to inform instruction and make recommendations for changes to programming.
• Support students in accessing the general education curriculum including ELA and other academic content areas while building independence and self-advocacy skills.
• Provide targeted academic and/or reading intervention when appropriate based on student needs and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and implement appropriate Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports and participate in MTSS and student data review meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education documentation progress reports evaluation records and other required records in accordance with Massachusetts regulations and district expectations.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families and colleagues regarding student progress concerns and programming.
• Participate in professional development staff meetings required trainings and other meetings throughout the school year.
• Support students with the development of executive functioning organization self-advocacy and other skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.
• Potentially teach ELA intervention study skills or other courses/supports as needed based on student needs and school programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned by range: $52803-$91482 dependent upon education and experience.

The Gateway Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin gender identity age disability sexual orientation or military or exercise of civil rights in admission to access to treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.

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