LTS, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Oakdale Elementary School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedham Public Schools Oakdale Elementary School in Dedham, MA seeks a Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher to cover Oct 2024–Jan 2025. Immediate starting date with collaboration across SPED staff and families.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and MA SPED certification; experience with language-based and executive function challenges, plus specialized reading training and familiarity with IEPs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure.
• Experience with students with Language-based Learning disabilities, SLDs and EF challenges.
• Specialized reading training (Wilson Reading / Orton-Gillingham).
• Experience as a special educator with standardized assessments.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, colleagues, families.
• Strong behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned SPED program.
• Plan, teach and adapt instruction to IEPs/Service Plans.
• Assess using standardized protocols; participate in SATs.
• Develop and update IEPs; chair annual IEP meetings.
• Supervise paraprofessionals; collaborate with team to support inclusion.
• Maintain PowerSchool records; collaborate with service providers.

Skills

Experience with students with learning

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Master’s degree

Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure

Tools

QBS

SafetyCare

Wilson Reading

Orton-Gillingham

Job description

LTS, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Dedham Public Schools Oakdale Elementary School - Dedham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4830516

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long Term Substitute, Elementary Special Education Teacher

October 28, 2024 - tentative January 2, 2025

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education Certification and Licensure
• Experience with students with Language-based Learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities and Executive Functioning challenges
• Specialized reading training- (Wilson Reading /Orton-Gillingham)
• Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training preferred.

• Successful experience as a special educator including performing assessments using a variety of standardized protocols.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.
• Strong behavior management skills

Responsible to : Principal, Special Education Team Leader, Director of Special Education

Primary Functions : Coordinate all aspects of assigned special education program

Major Responsibilities:

1.0 Program Administration

2.0 Direct Instruction

3.0 Assessment/Pre-referral

4.0 Professional Expectations

5.0 Other

Details:

1.0 Program Administration

• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators

• Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals who work with students
• Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific teaching, therapeutic and supervisory responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Principals and Educational Team Leader to develop individual schedules to ensure compliance and most effective instruction.
• Collaborate with Principal and Educational Team Leader to support co-teaching models that provide inclusion experiences for students within the program.
• Ensure the implementation of administrative procedures related to PowerSchool; maintenance and security of student records for caseload.
• Collaborate with services providers, including but not limited to: school psychologists, school counselors, speech and language specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, vision/mobility therapists, BCBAs.

2.0 Direct Instruction

• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons and activities as a class, in small groups, and 1:1 as needed, in accordance with IEPs/Service Plans. Work cooperatively with other specialists/teachers to develop curriculum.
• Promote inclusion and equity of instruction in classrooms by implementing formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Use data to plan for instruction.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s).
• Implement group and individual behavior plans.
• Adapt lessons and modify assessments for students with special needs.
• Meet regularly with the BCBA and other internal TEAM members regarding issues and concerns around student needs.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding service delivery and progress

3.0 Assessment/Pre-referral

• Participate in building-based Student Assistant Team (SATs) and support regulatory pre-referral activities by providing screenings as needed
• Perform cognitive and achievement assessments using a variety of standardized protocols, including but not limited to Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT, etc.

4.0 Professional Expectations

• Develop and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals. Chair annual IEP meetings for assigned students, as needed.

• Attend all faculty meetings/in-services/professional development activities as scheduled

• Support and participate in all mandated DESE monitoring activities as requested; completion of required coursework, Coordinated Program Reviews, etc.

• Completes educational forms and reports as directed by the school, and/or local educational agency.

5.0 Other

• Carries out any other appropriate responsibilities assigned.

Position Type: Full Time - Temporary Assignment

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]