Special Education Inclusion Teacher: Coelho Middle School

TrulyHired; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleboro Public Schools seeks a Special Education Inclusion Teacher (1.0) for Coelho Middle School (Grades 5-8). Start ASAP. The role involves collaborative instruction (co-teaching, push-in, small groups) and ensuring services align with IEPs and MTSS frameworks.

The position requires MA licensure for Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8), with reading licensure preferred. Salary range for FY27 is listed and includes E.O.E. compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Massachusetts licensure as a teacher of students with moderate disabilities (PreK-8)
• Licensure in reading preferred

Responsibilities

• Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Administers assessments, interprets evaluations, and writes reports.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results and develops IEPs.
• Collaborates with TEAM to implement specially designed instruction and accommodations.
• Completes required paperwork for the special education process.
• Maintains confidential student records.
• Engages in social-emotional learning and Universal Design initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to develop effective teaching strategies for all students.
• Conducts annual reviews, progress notes, conferences, and state assessment proctoring.
• Stays current with MA frameworks and licensure requirements.

Education

Master's degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)

Licensure in Reading preferred

Tools

Orton-Gillingham training

Job description

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Special Education Inclusion Teacher (1.0)

Coelho Middle School (Gr 5-8)

Start Date; ASAP

General education and special education staff work collaboratively to ensure access to the general education curriculum. Services are delivered in a variety of models including: co-teaching, push-in, small group, 1:1, and pull-out.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
• Licensure in Reading preferred
• Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:

To ensure that students with an IEP receive services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. Provides support through MTSS to benefit all students.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
2. Administers assessments, interprets evaluations, and writes reports.
3. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrates findings with other disciplines, provides recommendations and develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based on TEAM recommendations.
4. Collaborates with TEAM members to implement specially designed instruction to support educational and social-emotional behavioral needs in accordance with student's IEP.
5. Collaborates with the TEAM to determine and implement appropriate accommodations for classroom assessments and standardized examinations for special education students.
6. Completes all assigned paperwork for the special education process as required by state and federal regulations.
7. Provides targeted and evidence-based interventions.
8. Fulfills all case management responsibilities associated with the IEP.
9. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential student records.
10. Involvement at the community, system, building and student levels for school-wide initiatives such as social-emotional learning, Universal Design, assistive technology and program development.
11. Serves as a resource to develop effective teaching strategies for all students.
12. Responsible for annual reviews, written progress notes, parent/teacher conferences and proctoring state assessments.
13. Uses evidence-based research and continuing education to address MA frameworks and to meet licensure requirements.
14. Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

• Safety Care trained, preferred
• 1-2 years as a special educator
• Training in reading instruction preferred ie, Orton-Gillingham
• Training in restorative practices preferred
• ELL and SEL training preferred

FY27 Salary range: $64,644 - $109,831

E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District's Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Welcome to ATX Learning

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Attleboro Public Schools is to develop and deliver relevant learning experiences that engage, challenge, and inspire all students to maximize their unique potential and improve our world.

OUR VISION

The vision of the Attleboro Public Schools is to be the center of a community united around education, where all stakeholders value and participate in our collective success.

OUR GOALS

• GOAL ONE: Attleboro Public Schools will place students at the center of all educational decisions through guided planning to achieve personalized goals.
• GOAL TWO: Attleboro Public Schools will improve the quality of education for all students by providing learning experiences that are personalized, challenging, and have lifelong value.
• GOAL THREE: Attleboro Public Schools will cultivate and extend community partnerships to improve outcomes for students through outreach, collaboration, and reciprocal support.