Inspiring Elementary Special Education Teacher (IEP & Inclusion)

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for Grade 1 to deliver instruction and support services aligned with Individual Education Plans and 504 plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to support school learning initiatives and student outcomes.

The position requires an MA license (K-12) and experience in regular or special education settings, with a commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree with major emphasis on Special Education.
• Appropriate Massachusetts license, K-12 teaching experience
• Preference for experience in regular and/or special education settings
• Commitment to diversity and closing the achievement gap
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills
• Experience in designing and implementing standards-based instruction
• Time management and resource management
• Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching and competencies
• Knowledge of integrating information literacy, technology and 21st Century Skills into MA Curriculum Frameworks or Common Core Standards

Responsibilities

• Direct assignment to the building principal for routine administrative matters and to the Supervisor of Special Needs for service delivery.
• Participate in evaluation processes and TEAM meetings.
• Collaborate with Regular and Special Education staff to meet needs of students with special needs.
• Promote maximum integration of students with special needs in the classroom.
• Contribute to development and implementation of educational plans from Evaluation TEAM input.
• Communicate with parents of students with special needs as needed.
• Maintain required records and prepare schedules/reports as required.
• Assist in joint participation in implementing educational plans with other educators.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Diversity commitment

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Special Education degree

Job description

Fall River Public Schools seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for Grade 1 to deliver instruction and support services aligned with Individual Education Plans and 504 plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to support school learning initiatives and student outcomes.

The position requires an MA license (K-12) and experience in regular or special education settings, with a commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.