Special Education Teacher - Day School, Transform Lives

Walker; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

FSA

401K with Employer Contribution

Life and Disability

Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Remission Programs

PTO

Holidays

CPR/First Aid Training

Parking

Scenic Campus

Job summary

The Walker School in Needham, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its Day School program. Under the direction of the Assistant Principal/Principal, the teacher will lead a classroom of up to nine students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities.

The teacher will develop and coordinate the academic, behavioral, and social curriculum with the support of the classroom supervisor, and participate in required meetings as part of a multidisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, K-8! New grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of children.
• Plan sequential units of study that connect learning across disciplines and align with the standards.
• Prepare lessons and materials for daily instruction with clear, attainable standards.
• Create multi-sensory, multi-modal learning opportunities based on students' prior knowledge.
• Translate evaluation of student work into records, IEPs, and quarterly progress reports.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and manage behavior effectively.
• Lead classroom team meetings and supervise an assistant teacher with constructive feedback.
• Lead weekly team meetings and participate in debriefings on behavioral issues.
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure progress and adjust instruction.
• Follow Walker policies and procedures in daily practice.

Skills

Special education

IEP writing

Collaborative teamwork

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, K-8

Job description

The Walker School in Needham, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its Day School program. Under the direction of the Assistant Principal/Principal, the teacher will lead a classroom of up to nine students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities.

The teacher will develop and coordinate the academic, behavioral, and social curriculum with the support of the classroom supervisor, and participate in required meetings as part of a multidisciplinary team to support