Preschool Special Education Teacher — Autism Focus

Belcher Elementary School; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcher Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Teacher - Special Education under a Contract Unit A agreement. The role focuses on delivering district curriculum to students with special needs and coordinating IEP goals.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, prepare curriculum plans, assess progress and participate in IEP meetings and related trainings. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts Department of Education licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and structure the assigned classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators and administration to support students.
• Plan and supervise the classroom schedule.
• Develop and implement curriculum plans.
• Coordinate paraprofessionals and cooperating teachers.
• Supervise paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Educate students per IEP goals.
• Ongoing assessment of each student's functioning level.
• Draft IEPs and progress notes.
• Distribute progress notes detailing IEP progress.
• Attend IEP meetings, clinics and in-services.
• Implement MCAS activities/testing as directed.
• Develop communication systems with consultants as needed.
• Meet regularly with program consultants and nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Belcher Elementary School in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Teacher - Special Education under a Contract Unit A agreement. The role focuses on delivering district curriculum to students with special needs and coordinating IEP goals.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, prepare curriculum plans, assess progress and participate in IEP meetings and related trainings. Immediate start available.