1.0 FTE Special Education Intensive Learning Program (ILP) Teacher

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a 1.0 FTE Special Education Intensive Learning Program (ILP) Teacher. The role involves providing systemic, individualized instruction in various settings (general education classroom, special education setting, large group, small group, and 1:1) to assist students in generalizing academic, social, communication/language, health, and life skills. The teacher will employ a variety of teaching strategies, including Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies, and incorporate evidence-based curricula. Responsibilities include coordinating with general educators, directing classroom support staff, communicating with administrators, meeting with support staff to review student data and programs, participating in safety and de-escalation training, and overseeing the implementation of IEPs. The role also involves meeting with parents/guardians, conducting assessments for IEP development, and performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in special education preferred.
DESE certification in severe special needs required; DESE certification in moderate special needs and previous experience will also be considered if severe license is pursued within the first year of employment.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Experience in delivering 1:1 and small group instruction.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Nice To Haves

ABA training with experience recommended.
Experience working with children diagnosed with ASD in inclusive settings is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide systemic, individualized instruction in the general education classroom or special education setting, in large group, small group and 1:1 as needed by the students.
Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication/language, health, and life skills in relevant contexts.
Employ a variety of teaching strategies including Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student’s day.
Provide instruction in a variety of formats and incorporate evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student’s learning style informed by data.
Coordinate and facilitate communication with the general educator for planning and support of Specialized Instructional Assistants as needed.
Direct classroom support staff while communicating with administrators as needed.
Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues and provide informal feedback.
Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training.
Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans.
Oversee implementation of the IEP for students on caseload.
Meet with parents/guardians in planning meetings to communicate student progress and goals.
Use data to contribute to the development of the IEP for students on caseload and conduct necessary and assigned assessments to provide data for IEP development.
Complete academic testing for students on caseload during evaluation cycles.
Perform other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.