Grade 4 Inclusion Teacher

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Head Teacher and Director of Special Education, the Special Education Inclusion Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The teacher will create a positive, highly structured learning environment with clear expectations and predictable routines to effectively deliver instruction to students. The teacher is responsible for assessment of each students individual needs, individualization of the curriculum, development of IEPs as appropriate and coordination with team members to support achievement of social, emotional and academic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, or related field
Massachusetts Teaching Licensure - Moderate Disabilities PreK-8
SEI Endorsement
Skilled at working with other ancillary service professionals
Ability to supervise one or more educational assistants
Ability to acquire and maintain approved physical intervention and de-escalation certification

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Education and/or Special Education
3 or more years of middle school teaching experience
Dual Licensure in English as a Second Language
Experience working in an urban public schools setting
EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language brings value to the district culture and diversity.

Responsibilities

Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Assesses students' academic needs, including participation in Battelle Evaluations for incoming students and reporting on assessment results at Team Meetings.
Identified students' individual needs and led the team in the development of individual education plans.
Plans, selects, and teaches academic curriculum using the common core and developmentally appropriate middle school curriculum, in conjunction with individual treatment plans, and provides social skills instruction supporting students' social emotional/behavioral goals.
Supports students both in the general education and small group setting as determined by the IEP Team and in accordance with their IEP services.
Consultation with general education teachers, ancillary service providers including OT, SLP, PT, BCBA, etc.
Communicates with parents on student progress including at Conferences, Team Meetings, and during written progress reporting periods.
Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources.
Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Head Teacher, and the Director of Special Education.