Special Education Teacher — RISE II Autism Support

Shamrock Elementary School; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a SPED RISE II Teacher for Shamrock Elementary School in Woburn, MA. The role involves providing instruction to Kindergarten students, collaborating with the BCBA and SLP, and implementing inclusive, culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities include individualized and small-group instruction, behavior support plans, IEP development, and progress monitoring throughout the academic year. Requires MA DESE Moderate Disabilities licensure; salary range listed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Required Licensure: Current Massachusetts's DESE Certification in Moderate Disabilities, Severe Licensure preferred
• Dual certified special educator and BCBA desired but not required
• Experience working in a diverse educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Competence with technology tools and platforms, including Google applications

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to student’s learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• Support students with Moderate to Severe Autism Spectrum and Communication Disorders.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students in both the Special Education and the General Education settings, as appropriate.
• Support students in maintaining safe behaviors across settings, including the use of blocking and reinforcement procedures as well as physical restraint, as needed.
• Run Discrete Trial Training programs under the supervision of the BCBA.
• Run consistent behavior support plans, including with the use of token economy and other reinforcement systems.
• Support students with significant communication challenges, including within the use of Assistive and Augmentative Communication Systems as well as lower technology systems such as PECS or basic sign language, in consultation with the Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Design and implement modifications to school curricula, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior support programs, as needed.
• Support and instruct students with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, and toileting, as needed.
• Evaluate student abilities and progress through a variety of formal and informal assessments, including to determine special education eligibility; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Run/chair annual review and IEP progress meetings; participate in evaluation and eligibility meetings as appropriate.
• Write IEPs and progress notes using data collection across the academic year.
• Plan and prepare MCAS Alternative Assessment Portfolios, as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, to include Safety-Care training, including the use of physical restraint.
• Participate in collaborative consultation with special education teams, including service providers as well as Administrators.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies.
• Maintain and build relationships and communication pathways with parents and other community liaisons.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, regulations, and WPS Employee Handbook.
• Attend all required meetings and perform duties as assigned by the Special Education Director and Building Administrator(s).
• Oversee paraprofessional staff in supporting students and in data collection and entry.
• All other duties as required by the Principal or WPS Administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts DESE Certification in Moderate Disabilities

Tools

Google applications

Job description

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a SPED RISE II Teacher for Shamrock Elementary School in Woburn, MA. The role involves providing instruction to Kindergarten students, collaborating with the BCBA and SLP, and implementing inclusive, culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities include individualized and small-group instruction, behavior support plans, IEP development, and progress monitoring throughout the academic year. Requires MA DESE Moderate Disabilities licensure; salary range listed.