Middle School Special Ed Teacher — IEP & Progress

Manchester-Essex-Regional-School-District; Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the Academic and Communication Enhancement program. The successful candidate will teach substantially separate classes, write IEPs and progress reports, complete evaluations, co-teach, and oversee teaching assistants.

Training in applied behavioral analysis and designing rigorous curricula for students with complex needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as a severe needs special education teacher.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Case Manager and primary contact for parents and teachers associated with assigned students’ special education program, including service providers.
• Oversee assigned caseload of students' IEPs and provide content area consultation and collaboration for students with disabilities.
• Communicate disability-related needs and IEP requirements to teachers, counselors, nurses, and building staff.
• Act as point person for all parent communication relating to special education.
• Monitor and report on student progress in identified goal areas with weekly check-ins and quarterly reviews.
• Coordinate support services with specialists (speech/language, OT, PT, etc.).
• Create and oversee progress monitoring system for goals and objectives.
• Determine instructional methods and materials for direct service time (Resource Room and Co-Teaching).
• Plan lessons and provide direct instruction/support as scheduled, including Co-Teaching.
• Maintain a system of caseload record keeping and participate in Team meetings.

Education

Master's degree preferred

Certification as a Severe Needs SPED teacher

Job description

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the Academic and Communication Enhancement program. The successful candidate will teach substantially separate classes, write IEPs and progress reports, complete evaluations, co-teach, and oversee teaching assistants.

Training in applied behavioral analysis and designing rigorous curricula for students with complex needs is preferred.