Special Education Teacher: Literacy & Interventions

Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District invites applications for a Special Education Teacher at David Prouty High School in Spencer, MA. This full-time position requires licensure eligibility in Moderate/Severe Disabilities and experience with K-4 modifications and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities include assessing students, designing research-based interventions in reading and math, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with families and staff to support student

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Moderate/Severe Special Needs at Elementary level (MA DESE).
• Meets MA DESE requirements and has experience with sub separate programming.
• Experience with K-4 curriculum modifications.
• Experience in instructional strategies for social/emotional and trauma needs.
• Preferred experience addressing behavioral needs; Reading license preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults.
• Commitment to current content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• CORi/SORI and Fingerprinting required; alternatives allowed per district.

Responsibilities

• Assesses children and identifies those at-risk.
• Designs and implements academic interventions in reading and/or math.
• Communicates with school personnel and parents regarding progress.
• Differentiates instruction based on assessment data.
• Documents interventions and progress for each student.
• Provides professional development in early literacy as needed.
• Guides progress with school leadership and monitors outcomes.
• Participates in team reviews for students needing services.
• Shares student data with teachers and administration.
• Provides pre- and post-assessment data to staff.
• Delivers small group instruction and maintains records.

Skills

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with families

Data-informed assessment

Education

Massachusetts licensure eligible (Moderate/Severe, Elementary)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District invites applications for a Special Education Teacher at David Prouty High School in Spencer, MA. This full-time position requires licensure eligibility in Moderate/Severe Disabilities and experience with K-4 modifications and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities include assessing students, designing research-based interventions in reading and math, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with families and staff to support student