Special Education Teacher (0.6 FTE)

Anova Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Anova Education is looking for a Special Education Teacher (0.6 FTE) at Franklin Elementary in Massachusetts. The role involves providing specialized instruction, maintaining classroom management, and collaborating with general education teachers for student success.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and Massachusetts certification in specific areas. The position requires innovative instructional strategies and responsibilities for writing IEP goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, specialized instructional experience.
• Maintain classroom management and high standards.
• Plan and instruct study skills and social skills.
• Write goals and objectives for students’ IEPs.

Skills

Massachusetts certification

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Communication with staff and parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher (0.6 FTE)

REPORTS TO

Principal and Special Ed Administrator

LOCATION

Franklin Elementary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The special education teacher is responsible for delivering high quality, specialized instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district and state. The specialized instruction will look different depending on whether it is inclusion or a sub‑separate program setting. The school district has multiple programs across seven schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide learning experiences in a subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events and by self‑generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re‑certification.
• Plan and instruct study skills, social skills (Social Thinking Program), bullying prevention and behavior skills.
• Write goals, objectives, present level of performance, progress reports and all appropriate documentation for students’ Individual Education Plans using ESPED.
• Provide general education teachers with copies of IEP, collaborate with general education teachers to understand student’s classroom needs, and consult.
• Maintain student data, notes, progress, behavior, and emotional status in the students’ binders.
• Maintain a student‑specific school‑to‑home communication system.
• Develop and disseminate staff and student schedules.
• Participate actively and knowledgeably in team meetings.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all settings, including but not limited to classroom, hallways, and out of school settings.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Working Conditions

Working in a school setting. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK YEAR

184 days

SALARY

As negotiated with North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.