26-27 Special Education AIM Teacher

Somerville Public Schools • Somerville, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AIM Program serves students who meet the criteria for a student with Autism. Students receiving support through the district-wide AIM program require intensive communication support and receive frequent instruction through the methodology of discrete trial instruction. This program is overseen by a Program Director, and supported by a BCBA, providing a supportive and structured environment for students to develop educational, social, pragmatic, and communication skills and develop positive peer relationships. The program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus on reinforcement systems and consistent behavior management programs, developed and supervised by the BCBA, and delivered by highly trained and supervised teaching staff, in partnership with consultants as needed. Students receive rigorous programming focused on students’ needs, which may include discrete trials or small group settings for behavior management, social skills, functional academics, daily living skills, communication, speech and language, sensory integration, motor skills, talk therapies, and pre-vocational or vocational skills. Students have access to related services in accordance with their IEPs and instruction is provided both in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. The teacher-student ratio is small enough so that each student is able to have their unique and individual needs met to reach their personal goals. Inclusion opportunities are structured for each student based on the student’s areas of strength and need. Typically, students will be included in the school community for social opportunities such as lunch, fine and applied arts classes, and physical education. The amount of time included for these activities is individualized based on target goals, student strengths, and student interest. Ongoing family support, training, and consultation are also available to coordinate opportunities between home and school to ensure skill generalization.

Requirements

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
• Special Education DESE SEI endorsement

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Educator Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.

What This Job Offers

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