K-2 Special Education Teacher

Westford Public Schools•Westford, MA

36d

About The Position

Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education with Moderate/Severe Disabilities Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed Use assessment data to inform instruction Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction Communicate student progress and development to parents Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs Participate in IEP meetings as required Participate in professional growth opportunities Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with all students Unit A Contract 2023 - 2026

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

Responsibilities

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students
Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do
Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills
Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels
Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed
Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed
Use assessment data to inform instruction
Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown
Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner
Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction
Communicate student progress and development to parents
Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs
Participate in IEP meetings as required
Participate in professional growth opportunities
Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students
Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with all students