R 3391 Elementary Special Education Teacher

Barnstable Public Schools•Barnstable, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will provide instruction, services, and support to students, demonstrating professional leadership in the classroom to ensure a successful learning experience for students with a variety of disabilities. This role involves developing and implementing curriculum, providing specialized instruction, collaborating with staff, and communicating with parents/guardians.

Requirements

Massachusetts educator license: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development
Demonstrated experience teaching students with special needs
Commitment to the education and academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of students with disabilities
Demonstrated ability to utilize relevant technologies for instruction, assessment, communication, data management and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
SEI Endorsement

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of theories and practice for developing and implementing social, emotional and behavioral skills.
Develop, implement, and teach curriculum designed and/or modified to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities, including whole-class, small group, and individual students.
Plan and prepare group and/or individual daily lessons for each student.
Provide high quality specialized instruction to students with disabilities consistent with students’ Individual Education Programs (IEP).
Collaborate with teachers and other school professional and paraprofessional staff to develop and provide emotional and behavioral support, positive reinforcement, accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs and ensuring compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
Gather and analyze student performance data for the purpose of writing learning goals and objectives and to monitor student progress.
Write required special education student progress reports.
Evaluate individual students with formal and informal, nondiscriminatory assessments and report results in writing.
Observe students in the classroom and report on student performance both verbally and in writing.
Review and be familiar with assigned student’s records, including the student’s IEP.
Regularly engage in two-way communication with parents/guardians including informing them of their child’s progress.
Participate in IEP Team meetings and other meetings, including but not limited to staff and department meetings.
Monitor students with disabilities within and outside of the classroom.
Provide direction and oversight to assigned paraprofessional staff for the support of students.
Review and prepare required paperwork in a timely and professional manner (e.g. IEP, evaluations, progress notes, MCAS ALT, incident reports, substitute forms, etc.).
Support the implementation of individual student behavior, intervention, transition, safety, health, reentry, and other student-specific plans.
Participate in ongoing professional development related to specific student population and teacher certification areas.
Respond professionally during unpredictable situations to safely engage and support students exhibiting challenging behavior and emotional dysregulation.
Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.