Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher

Nauset Public Schools; Wellfleet (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nauset Public Schools in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is hiring a Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher for Wellfleet Elementary School. The position requires Massachusetts Certification in Moderate/Severe Special Needs and experience with elementary students with intellectual, language, autism, and related impairments.

The ideal candidate will analyze assessment data, develop IEPs and Behavior/Student Support Plans, and collaborate closely with staff, families and administrators.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification in Elementary Education in Moderate/Severe Special Needs.
• Experience with students with moderate/severe disabilities and behavioral needs.
• Ability to collect and analyze assessment data.
• Ability to write and implement IEPs and Student Support/Behavior Plans.
• Strong collaboration with general education, specialists, administration and families.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze assessment data to measure student progress.
• Write and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Develop and monitor Student Support or Behavior Plans.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff, families and administration.

Education

Massachusetts Certification in Elementary Education in Moderate/Severe Special Needs

Job description

Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher

Nauset Public Schools Wellfleet Elementary School - Wellfleet, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,420 to $120,304 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION:

Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher

LOCATION:

Wellfleet Elementary School

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT OF POSITION:

A Special Education Teacher with Massachusetts Certification in Moderate/Severe Special Needs with specific experience in the areas of working with elementary age students who present with an intellectual/cognitive impairment, language impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and/or neurological impairments. The teacher must have the experience and ability to collect and analyze assessment data, write and implement Individualized Education Plans and Student Support or Behavior Plans, and work collaboratively and cohesively with general education, special education colleagues, administration, and families. The teacher should have experience in the MCAS - Alternative Assessment. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of professionalism, passion for teaching and learning, highly effective communication skills, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts Certification in Elementary Education in Moderate/Severe Special Needs
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience working with students with moderate/severe special needs and behavioral needs.
• Ability to provide evidence of impact on student improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with administrators, colleagues, school based staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior, and possess the skills, knowledge and expertise to teach and promote positive behavior.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy with students and parents/guardians.

SALARY:

$58,420.00 - $120,304.00

AVAILABILITY:

Immediately

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deirdre L'Italien , Director of Human Resources
• 78 Eldredge Park Way
• Orleans, Massachusetts 02653
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