Special Education Science Teacher

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

To provide direct instruction to students in special education programs in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools' high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools. Students in our Intellectual impairment Programs require a smaller setting that focuses on developing cognitive skills, communication, social skills, readiness, self-help, and independent living skills. Students in this Program often require both modifications and accommodations to the curriculum in order to maximize their learning.

Requirements

• Current and valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Science, Special Education, and SEI Endorsement are required
• A Master's degree from an accredited institution, preferred
• Experience working with students within the inclusion, small groups, and individual setting
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese Preferred)
• Experience in specialized reading programs, such as Wilson Reading and Orton Gillingham

Nice To Haves

• Candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of education
• Candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with Team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads
• Serves as primary contact for the parent
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental levels of students and the different ways these students learn by providing differentiated learning experiences that enable all students to progress toward meeting intended outcomes and goals
• Participates in the Team meeting process
• Ensures compliance with IEPs and timelines, maintains accurate and complete student records, and prepares reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Provides instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks making progress towards higher-order thinking skills
• Collaborates with the general education teachers to modify and accommodate curriculum, as needed, in accordance with the student's IEP
• Organizes, conducts, and analyzes results from educational assessments to determine progress and use findings to adjust practice and delivery methods
• Collaborates and works as a liaison to parents and families
• Defines high expectations for the quality of student work and the perseverance and effort required to produce it
• Develops students' interpersonal, group, and communication skills and provides opportunities for students to learn in varied groupings
• When applicable, works with and collaborates with paraprofessionals who provide support to the students to ensure consistency and success
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on various protected characteristics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree