Inclusive Special Education Teacher with IEP Impact

Whaling City Jr Sr High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Whaling City Jr Sr High School in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to implement IEP-driven instruction and adapt curriculum within an inclusive district setting.

The teacher will manage day-to-day classroom operations, assess student progress, and collaborate with general and special education staff to meet MA standards. Engagement with families and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Certification as a Special Education teacher.
• Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities.
• Familiar with special education assessment tools.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and development.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternative assessments.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the provision of Special Education and the Special Education process.

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 direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
• 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
• When scheduled, prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students assigned
• Provide assistance in ADLs for students as necessary
• Implement social skills training approaches and programs
• Utilize various techniques to provide sensory diets for students
• 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.
• Daily maintenance of supplies, equipment, and departmental space
• Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements and uses indirect time appropriately
• Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming
• Facilitate ongoing parent communication and encourage family involvement
• With the guidance of the team facilitator or Supervisor and in collaboration with required team members, develop appropriate individual IEPs consistent with District expectations and all applicable laws and regulations
• Participation in ongoing professional development in the Special Education Department and in your school(s) to support the implementation of School and District initiatives and goals
• Other duties as outlined by the Special Education Director or Designee

Skills

Special Education knowledge

IEP development

Data collection

Collaboration with teachers

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Certification as a Special Education teacher

Job description

Whaling City Jr Sr High School in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to implement IEP-driven instruction and adapt curriculum within an inclusive district setting.

The teacher will manage day-to-day classroom operations, assess student progress, and collaborate with general and special education staff to meet MA standards. Engagement with families and ongoing professional development are emphasized.