Middle School SPED Teacher & IEP Specialist

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a middle school to provide an appropriate educational program for students with special needs.

The teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students, co‑teach in a regular education department, teach a substantially separate subject area class, and support student attainment of IEP goals, while maintaining open communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• DESE licensure required.
• Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process.
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students.

Responsibilities

• Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum.
• Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress.
• Co-teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject.
• Prepare students for transition to post-high school life.
• Communication with school personnel outside of the department and parents.
• Attendance at departmental and school-wide meetings.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.

Education

DESE licensure for Special Education

Additional regular education content area licensure

Job description

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a middle school to provide an appropriate educational program for students with special needs.

The teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students, co‑teach in a regular education department, teach a substantially separate subject area class, and support student attainment of IEP goals, while maintaining open communication with parents and staff.