Moderate Special Needs Teacher - Bridge

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks a dedicated special education teacher for its BRIDGE program, an ABA-based intensive program for students on the autism spectrum. The role involves delivering individualized and small-group instruction aligned to IEP goals within both mainstream and pullout settings.

The ideal candidate holds Massachusetts Certification for Moderate/Intensive Special Needs, with experience in ABA, data collection, and classroom programs encompassing functional academics and life

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification as Teacher of School Age Children with Moderate and/or Intensive Special Needs.
• Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum.
• Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Experience leading an ABA-based classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide team small group or individualized instruction according to IEP goals within mainstream or pullout settings.
• Modify and adapt curricula, materials, and environment to meet individual needs.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate with parents and staff.
• Act as Case Manager for designated students, preparing progress reports and IEPs.
• Attend designated school staff meetings.
• Submit budget requests and status reports as requested.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Case management

Parent communication

Education

Massachusetts Certification as Teacher of School Age Children with Moderate/Intensive Special Needs

Job description

DescriptionThe BRIDGE program is a specialized, intensive program based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that serves students on the Autism Spectrum. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, and consultation from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist. The services provide to students in this program include a combination of discrete trial training, supported inclusion, small group activities, and incidental teaching. The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES: Provides team small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans within mainstream or pullout setting. Modifies and adapts the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual pupils. Participates in Team meetings for pupils in the program or newly referred. Acts as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans. Attends designated school staff meetings. Submits budget request, and required status reports as requested.QualificationsMassachusetts Certification as Teacher of School Age Children with Moderate and/or Intensive Special Needs. Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Strong knowledge of the principles Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Experience leading an ABA-based classroom preferred. Expertise in designing and implementing special education programs, including discrete trial teaching and data collection. Experience with creating individual programs for functional academics, pre-vocational skills, life skills, social skills and positive support plans. Experience with organizing and overseeing reverse inclusion groups.Supplemental InformationSALARY AND BENEFITS: According to the AEA Collective Bargaining Agreement REPORTS TO: Special Education Program Head/Liaison, School Principal, Director of Student Services, Assistant Director of Student Services, Building Principal, Special Education Program Head, Assistant Principal Authorization Comments N/A