Inclusive Special Education Teacher IEP & Data-Driven Impact

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher at John B DeValles Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. Start date is immediately, with responsibilities including IEP development, curriculum design, data monitoring, and collaboration with general education staff to meet student needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in special education, state certification, and knowledge of MA frameworks and MCAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field is required.
• Certification as a Special Education teacher.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternative assessments.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Design and carryout developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework.
• Develop data collection systems using curriculum based and school wide progress monitoring tools to monitor progress towards goals and standards.
• Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support children’s behavior and social emotional needs.
• Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support children’s goals and other areas of need and in collecting data.
• Provide trans-disciplinary programming through consultation with professional and therapeutic staff.
• Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations.
• Prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students assigned when scheduled.
• Provide assistance in ADLs for students as necessary.
• Implement social skills training approaches and programs.
• Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access to the curriculum and to support communication as necessary.
• Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions.

Skills

IEP goals

Curriculum design

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field

Certification as a Special Education teacher

Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternative assessments

Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing Special Education

Job description

New Bedford Public School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher at John B DeValles Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. Start date is immediately, with responsibilities including IEP development, curriculum design, data monitoring, and collaboration with general education staff to meet student needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in special education, state certification, and knowledge of MA frameworks and MCAS.