Preschool Special Education Teacher (RISE)

Woburn Public Schools; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Preschool Teacher to provide services for preschoolers with disabilities and support typically developing peers. The teacher reports to the Principal and Early Childhood Coordinator and collaborates with district staff to deliver high-quality instruction in a safe, culturally responsive environment.

Responsibilities include planning IEPs, small group instruction, assessments for eligibility, collaboration with speech and other

Qualifications

• Requires DESE certification for Moderate Special Needs (PreK-8) and Early Childhood Education (PreK-2).
• Experience collaborating with service providers and administrators.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and data.

Responsibilities

• Create inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments.
• Provide small group instruction and support for students with disabilities.
• Administer assessments and determine eligibility for special education.
• Write comprehensive IEPs with measurable goals and PLEPs.
• Collaborate with Speech and Language Pathologists and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate with families.

Skills

Google applications

Collaborative consultation

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts DESE Certification: Moderate Special Needs

Tools

PECS

Sign language

Assistive communication systems

Job description

Woburn Public Schools

Special Education Preschool Teacher

The Special Education Preschool Teacher will provide special education services for disabled students in preschool, as well as support typically developing preschool students. The Special Education Teacher reports directly to the Principal of the School and Early Childhood Coordinator, and is expected to work closely with all district personnel to provide high quality instruction to our diverse student population. S/he will provide a safe, equitable, culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students.

Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to student’s learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• Support students both typically developing and students with moderate disabilities.
• Provide small group instruction to students, as appropriate.
• Facilitate growth and development of your students through play
• Administer special education assessments/evaluations to comprehensively determine student need and/or eligibility for special education
• Write comprehensive IEPs for caseload including measurable goals, detailed PLEPs etc,
• Experience with administering assessments and making eligibility determination
• Support students with moderate to significant communication challenges, including within the use of Assistive and Augmentative Communication Systems as well as lower technology systems such as PECS or basic sign language, in consultation with the Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Design and implement modifications to school curricula, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior support programs as needed.
• Support and instruct students with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, and toileting (to include diaper changes and toilet training).
• Evaluate student abilities and progress through a variety of formal and informal assessments, including to determine special education eligibility; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Chair all annual review and IEP progress meetings; participate in evaluation and eligibility meetings, as appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative consultation with special education teams, including service providers as well as Administrators.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies.
• Maintain and build relationships and communication pathways with parents and other community liaisons.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, regulations, and WPS Employee Handbook.
• Attend all required meetings and perform duties as assigned by the Special Education Director and Building Administrator(s).
• Oversee paraprofessional staff in supporting students and in data collection and entry.
• All other duties as required by the Principal or WPS Administration.
• Implement of behavior support plans for students
• Experience working in a diverse educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Competence with technology tools and platforms, including Google applications

Qualifications & Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Required Licensure: Current Massachusetts's DESE Certification in Moderate Special Needs for corresponding grade levels (PreK-8), Early Childhood Education (Prek-2)

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and adistrict member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education