Special Education Teacher – Middle School (IEP/Co-Teach)

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newton Public Schools in Newton, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for middle school to provide an appropriate educational program, act as a case manager, and co-teach within a regular education department. The role supports student achievement of IEP goals and requires strong collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and housemasters.

The position emphasizes maintaining open communication with families, contributing to the Special Education Department, and fulfilling other

Qualifications

• DESE licensure required.
• Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process.
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students.

Responsabilités

• Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
• Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
• Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
• Co-teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject
• Prepare students for transition to post-high school life
• Communication with school personnel outside of the department and parents
• Attendance at departmental and school-wide meetings
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Connaissances

IEP process knowledge

Strong communication

Tech proficiency

Disabilities knowledge

Student advocacy

Formation

DESE licensure

Master's in special education (preferred)

Regular education license (Science/History/Math/English)

Description du poste

Newton Public Schools in Newton, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for middle school to provide an appropriate educational program, act as a case manager, and co-teach within a regular education department. The role supports student achievement of IEP goals and requires strong collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and housemasters.

The position emphasizes maintaining open communication with families, contributing to the Special Education Department, and fulfilling other