Language-based Learning Disabilities Special Education Teacher

Newton Public Schools • Newton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides an appropriate educational program for middle school students with special needs. This teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students, co-teach in a regular education department, teach a substantially separate subject area class, and support student acquisition of skills related to IEP goals. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with parents, regular education teachers, counselors, and housemasters, as well as contribute to the regular functioning and development of the Special Education Department, and fulfill other responsibilities as a member of the broader school community. The Language-based Learning Disabilities Program at Oak Hill Middle School is a citywide partial inclusion program designed to be responsive to students with dyslexia and/or language-based learning disabilities. Students in the program require a highly structured, multi-sensory approach to instruction in order to support their reading, writing, listening, speaking, and organizational skills. The program provides access to grade level curriculum while controlling for volume and complexity of information. Program staff provide a combination of small group content instruction for English Language Arts and math, co-teaching for science and social studies, and small group academic strategies intervention.

Requirements

• Requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Formal reading training (e.g. Wilson, Orton-Gillingham)
• Background in language-based instruction
• Additionally licensed in a regular education content area (Science, History, Math, English)

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed