Lead Special Education Teacher - ABA & Life Skills

Ashland Public Schools; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, qualified special education teacher to join our team at Mindess Elementary beginning in the 25-26 school year. The lead teacher position for our RISE Life Skills Program requires implementing ABA practices and modifying grade-level curriculum to meet individualized IEP goals.

The teacher will collaborate with the Special Education Administrator, Director of Student Services, and the School Administration, manage ESPs, lead IEP meetings, monitor

Qualifications

• ABA experience is required.
• Experience working with children.
• Severe special needs license is required.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Deliver small group and individual direct instruction for all content areas.
• Develop and implement academic programming using a discrete trial method as needed.
• Write and maintain individual behavior plans.
• Lead a small team of Educational Support Personnel.
• Manage differing staff and student schedules on a daily basis.
• Conduct IEP meetings and complete related paperwork.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals through data collection, formal and informal assessment.
• Attend department and school-wide meetings.
• Work collaboratively with all related service providers.
• Assist classroom teachers with and facilitate data collection, program implementation, and overall generalization of skills.
• Complete/support completion of parent communication logs and District documents as required.
• Use ABA procedures to conduct student programs and actively take/maintain student data.
• Participate in de-escalation/restraint training; become certified in its implementation and maintain the ability to implement restraint techniques and be familiar with regulations related to restraint use.
• Respect children's confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents, and school community.
• Model and promote appropriate communication, socialization, and conversation skills.
• Assist with functional daily living skills including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene skills, mobility, and vision assistance, lifting/transfers, and others as required.
• Participate in staff training/professional development specific to the children's disabilities as directed.
• Other duties and supports assigned by the principal, teacher(s), special education coordinator, or director of special education.

Skills

ABA experience

Experience working with children

Education

Severe special needs license

Job description

Ashland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, qualified special education teacher to join our team at Mindess Elementary beginning in the 25-26 school year. The lead teacher position for our RISE Life Skills Program requires implementing ABA practices and modifying grade-level curriculum to meet individualized IEP goals.

The teacher will collaborate with the Special Education Administrator, Director of Student Services, and the School Administration, manage ESPs, lead IEP meetings, monitor