Long Term Substitute: Special Education Teacher (Learning Center)

Beverly Public School District; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beverly Public School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute position to cover a leave of absence for approximately 12 weeks. The role involves teaching, planning, and grading in collaboration with content teachers.

Responsibilities include writing IEP goals, data collection and reporting progress, and using MA Curriculum Frameworks for ELA and Math. You will communicate with parents and agencies to ensure accommodations and effective learning for diverse

Qualifications

• IEP goals writing and progress reporting experience
• Experience using a variety of assessment tools for eligibility
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks for ELA and Math
• Ability to align instruction with learning styles and accommodations
• Strong collaboration with staff and families

Responsibilities

• Write IEP goals and document data to report progress
• Use assessment tools for eligibility during meetings and reevaluations
• Instruct students with diverse disabilities in reading, math and written language
• Collaborate with staff to implement accommodations across the school
• Communicate with parents and outside agencies regarding progress
• Provide direct instruction and plan lessons with accommodations
• Manage behavior to maintain an effective learning environment
• Plan collaborative instructional goals with colleagues
• Prepare substitute plans as needed
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning

Skills

IEP goals

Data collection

Data reporting

Collaboration with teachers

Reading instruction

Math instruction

Written language instruction

Behavior management

Curriculum knowledge MA Frameworks

Education

Master's Degree

Special Education Certification

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Please note this is a long term substitute position covering a leave of absence for approximately 12 weeks.

Rate: $314.41/day

Job Description

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher who will teach, plan and grade collaboratively with content teachers.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Experience with the writing of IEP goals and objectives and the ability to collect student data, analyze data and accurately report academic progression on progress reports and within Team Meetings


• Documented training and use of a variety of assessment tools to support the eligibility process during initial team meetings and 3-year reevaluations.


• Experience working with students with varying disabilities and the ability to provide instruction in reading, math and written language. Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for ELA and Math required, as well as the ability to establish entry points for students.


• Effectively communicate and collaborate with all staff to support the academic needs of the students and ensure implementation of accommodations and/or modifications across the school setting


• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with parents and outside agency providers


• Provide direct instruction for students


• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles


• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned


• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines


• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements


• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary


• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing


• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset


• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition


• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners

Requirements

• Appropriate MA DESE and Special Education certification required


• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date)


• At leastone (1) year of relevant experience preferred


• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area

Employment Eligibility

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI and SORI background check and fingerprint-based national criminal history check, in accordance with Massachusetts law.


• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.