Middle School Connections Teacher

Applitrack; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher with ABA experience for the Medford Connections program. The role involves case management of students requiring ABA supports within a small therapeutic learning environment, with emphasis on skills instruction and ABA curriculum design.

The position reports to the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Coordinator, collaborates with the BCBA, and requires alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s in Special Education.
• ABA experience essential for program design and delivery.
• Strong ability to manage an individual caseload and coordinate with the BCBA team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with state frameworks.
• Maintain individual student program books.
• Plan and implement discrete trial programming.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff assigned to the classroom.
• Complete Educational Assessments and related documentation.
• Serve as liaison for a caseload to ensure IEP implementation.
• Develop IEPs, progress reports, and formal documentation.
• Create a conducive classroom environment and implement behavioral supports.
• Be available to students/parents outside instructional day when needed.
• Meet with BCBA, Evaluation Team Leader, and Special Education Coordinator regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

Skills

ABA Experience

Case Management

Curriculum Design

Team Collaboration

IEP Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Job description

Medford Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher with ABA experience for the Medford Connections program. This position includes case management of students requiring specialized ABA supports within a small therapeutic learning environment. The program goal is to provide students with the skill instruction they need to be successful. A strong background in design and implementation of ABA curriculum is essential to this role.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Maintenance of individual student program books.
• Planning and implementation of discrete trial programming.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessional staff assigned to the classroom or to specific students under the teacher's scope of direct or indirect supervision.
• Completing Educational Assessments, VBMAPPS, collaborative FBAs, MCAS Alt portfolios, etc.
• Act as liaison for a caseload of students, to ensure full implementation of student IEPs, monitor student progress, support student programming, and alert the Evaluation Team Leader of any need to convene a Team meeting.
• Participation in the development of Individualized Education Programs, Progress Reports and other formalized documentation requirements.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom through implementation of positive behavioral supports, as well as implementation of individual student behavior intervention plans.
• Be available to students and parent for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Meet regularly with the Program BCBA, Evaluation Team Leader and Special Education Program Coordinator regarding issues and concerns around student needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with this role/position as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Special Education Coordinator.

Job Requirements

• Degree Preferred: Master
• Experience Preferred: 3 Years

Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association Contract:

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