R 3391 Elementary Special Education Teacher

TrulyHired; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and services to students with disabilities under the IEP framework. You will lead whole-class, small group, and individual instruction and collaborate with related service staff to support behavior and learning goals.

The role requires Massachusetts licensure for Moderate Disabilities and an SEI endorsement, with strong data-driven and family communications. School-year position with annual contract terms.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts educator license: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Experience teaching students with special needs.
• Commitment to the education and development of students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technologies for instruction, assessment, data management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of social, emotional and behavioral skill development.
• Develop, implement, and teach curriculum for students with disabilities, including group and individual instruction.
• Plan and prepare daily lessons for each student.
• Provide high quality specialized instruction to students with disabilities aligned with IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support students with disabilities.
• Participate in IEP development and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Gather and analyze student performance data to write goals and monitor progress.
• Write required progress reports for students.
• Observe and report student performance; review records including IEPs.
• Maintain two-way communication with parents/guardians about progress.

Skills

Child development

Special needs instruction

IEP collaboration

Educational technology

Education

Massachusetts license: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities

SEI Endorsement

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

POSITION

Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL

To provide instruction, services and support to students and demonstrate professional leadership in the classroom. To provide a successful learning experience to students with a variety of disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts educator license: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development
• Demonstrated experience teaching students with special needs
• Commitment to the education and academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of students with disabilities
• Master's Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement
• Demonstrated ability to utilize relevant technologies for instruction, assessment, communication, data management and documentation.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal or Designee

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate knowledge of theories and practice for developing and implementing social, emotional and behavioral skills.
• Develop, implement, and teach curriculum designed and/or modified to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities, including whole-class, small group, and individual students.
• Plan and prepare group and/or individual daily lessons for each student.
• Provide high quality specialized instruction to students with disabilities consistent with students' Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Collaborate with teachers and other school professional and paraprofessional staff to develop and provide emotional and behavioral support, positive reinforcement, accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs and ensuring compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
• Gather and analyze student performance data for the purpose of writing learning goals and objectives and to monitor student progress.
• Write required special education student progress reports.
• Evaluate individual students with formal and informal, nondiscriminatory assessments and report results in writing.
• Observe students in the classroom and report on student performance both verbally and in writing.
• Review and be familiar with assigned student's records, including the student's IEP.
• Regularly engage in two-way communication with parents/guardians including informing them of their child's progress.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and other meetings, including but not limited to staff and department meetings.
• Monitor students with disabilities within and outside of the classroom.
• Provide direction and oversight to assigned paraprofessional staff for the support of students.
• Review and prepare required paperwork in a timely and professional manner (e.g. IEP, evaluations, progress notes, MCAS ALT, incident reports, substitute forms, etc.).
• Support the implementation of individual student behavior, intervention, transition, safety, health, reentry, and other student-specific plans.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to specific student population and teacher certification areas.
• Respond professionally during unpredictable situations to safely engage and support students exhibiting challenging behavior and emotional dysregulation.
• Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

School Year

SALARY

Per BTA Contract

EOE Statement

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

4/2022