Pre-K Teacher Anticipated Position

Fall River Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Pre School Teacher of Children with Special Needs to join their Early Learning Center. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education and possess certification to teach special needs children in Massachusetts.

The role involves collaboration with school staff to develop and implement educational plans, chairing IEP meetings, and ensuring special education students access the general curriculum. The district is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university focusing on Special Education.
• Certification in Massachusetts as a Teacher of Special Needs.
• Experience in collaborating with staff in special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the Supervisor of Special Needs.
• Chair IEP meetings for students.
• Act as case manager and monitor referrals.
• Assist in developing educational plans as Evaluation TEAM Chairperson.
• Implement educational plans for special needs children.
• Collaborate with staff to promote access to the curriculum for special needs students.

Skills

Collaboration with school staff

Working with special needs children

Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education

Certification as Teacher of Special Needs

Job description

Position

Pre School Teacher of Children with Special Needs

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/ Pre-K Teacher

Location

Early Learning Center

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major emphasis in Special Education.
• Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Teacher of Special Needs, consistent with grade level and prototype of youngsters (Pre-K-2 or Pre-K-5).
• Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in working collaboratively with school staff while supporting special education children in regular education classrooms.

Position Responsibilities

• To perform all duties listed herein and other appropriate tasks assigned by the Supervisor of Special Needs.
• To chair IEP meetings as the designee of the Special Education Supervisor and required Review and Annual Review Meetings of students as assigned by the Supervisors.
• To act as case manager in the evaluation process, monitor referrals, and maintain required forms.
• To assist in the development of appropriate educational plans as the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson.
• To insure the orderly and timely implementation of those educational plans developed.
• To work with school staff to promote maximum access to general education curriculum of children with special needs and support models of inclusion.
• In cooperation with, or as the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, the School Psychologist and such other special needs staff members, as involved, perform diagnostic and education assessments of children suspected of, or diagnosed as having, special needs.
• As part of school TEAM, to develop and implement teaching strategies using the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks that will ensure Special Education students access to the regular education curriculum.
• As part of a school TEAM, to design and support appropriate learning accommodations in the regular education classroom.
• To confer with the parents of special needs students, as needed.
• To submit to the Principal, the Director, and/or the Supervisor of Special Education, schedules and reports as required, including quarterly Pupil Reports and Annual Reviews.
• To collaborate with other Special Educators and Regular Education Teachers as co-providers in implementing education plans.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.