Adaptive Special Education Substitute Teacher

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher (Massachusetts certification) to join our team. The role provides instruction in mainstream or pullout settings, develops IEP goals, and collaborates with families and staff to support students with diverse needs.

You will design behavior support plans, participate in IEP meetings, and tailor curricula to individual plans while maintaining accurate progress reports and timelines.

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 ofinstruction and willingness to team-teach.
• Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.

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' individualizededucational 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.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Behavior management

Education

Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs

Job description

Andover Public Schools seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher (Massachusetts certification) to join our team. The role provides instruction in mainstream or pullout settings, develops IEP goals, and collaborates with families and staff to support students with diverse needs.

You will design behavior support plans, participate in IEP meetings, and tailor curricula to individual plans while maintaining accurate progress reports and timelines.