Special Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Bedford Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Public Schools invites applications for a Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute. The role focuses on adapting lessons for students with disabilities, developing IEP-aligned instruction, and coordinating services with teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, differentiating instruction, administering assessments, preparing reports, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Special Needs (1-6).
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Training in Orton Gillingham preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of a Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and a National Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery.
• Coordinate schedules with classroom teachers and other specialists' service delivery.
• Select appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide appropriate instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, and differentiate instructional accordingly.
• Maintain and use adaptive equipment and materials.
• Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications.
• Teach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers.
• Assess the progress of all students assigned to his/her caseload and maintain record of data collection.
• Maintain assessment materials for special education evaluations.
• Administer MCAS with accommodations or develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessment, as outlined in student/s' IEP s.
• Write reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings.
• Individually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education and Section 504 initial evaluations and reevaluations.
• Serve as a Special Education liaison, which includes parent/guardian contact, scheduling of meetings, and completion of necessary paperwork for evaluations and Team meetings.
• Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload.
• Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Develop yearly transition plans for students who are 14+.
• Collaborate with colleagues on building to building transition
• Complete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations.
• Coordinate progress reports from all service providers.
• Consult with special education paraprofessionals; including planning, coaching, modeling.
• Provide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to Special Education Program Administrator
• Communication/Consultation:
• Consult with parents/guardians, classroom teachers, related service providers, school nurse, and paraprofessionals, regarding planning and students' program needs.
• Consult with classroom teachers and special education paraprofessionals regarding accommodations and modifications.
• Conduct parent/guardian-teacher conferences during conference periods identified on school calendar.
• Communicate frequently with parents/guardians of students of caseload (e.g. email, telephone, etc.)
• Participate in school Open House for parents/guardians according to schedule set each year.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Special Education Program Administrator and/or Principal.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Differentiation

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Special Needs (1-6)

Teaching experience preferred

Job description

Bedford Public Schools invites applications for a Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute. The role focuses on adapting lessons for students with disabilities, developing IEP-aligned instruction, and coordinating services with teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, differentiating instruction, administering assessments, preparing reports, and maintaining confidentiality.