Special Education Teacher - Life Skills program (Grades K-8) [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools • Malden, MA

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About The Position

The Beebe School Community : Beebe School The Beebe School is driven by the mission of supporting and fostering an educational, communal environment that results in the development of students who are literate in all subject areas, experienced in current technologies, who think critically, behave ethically, lead healthy lives, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship in a multicultural society. The Beebe School is dedicated to the belief that all students are entitled to a high quality public education consisting of a rigorous curriculum with high standards and expectations for all students. Our staff strives to instruct students to be independent thinkers and enthusiastic learners. Students are encouraged to think deeply and critically about important ideas and problems across all content areas, effectively communicating their thoughts orally and in writing, developing an interest and deep understanding in mathematics, science, technology and the arts. Our vision is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students to cultivate a lifelong joy of learning, achieve their academic potential, and engage as compassionate global citizens. We will continue to use our data (especially everyday data) to inform instruction and support in an effort to make all learning visible - to be a school where we embrace, respect, and learn from the diversity we strongly value. We strive to be a school where we all promote and value creative thinking, risk taking, curiosity, and perseverance. A place where students’ academic, physical, civic, and social-emotional growth is fostered through the use of technology, inquiry, and 21st century skills.

Requirements

• DESE license in Moderate Disabilities, Grades PK-8, or Severe Disablilities (All Levels)
• SEI Teacher endoresment Required
• Experience working with students who have significant intellectual impairments, experience with behavior management, as well as language and communication delays.
• Candidate must be familiar with the TEACCH instructional model and implementing Functional Behavior Plans.
• Teacher should be able to test for both cognitive and functional living skills.
• Candidate must have experience with differentiated instruction, evaluating the skills of students with special needs, writing reports and IEPs, and compiling Alternate Assessment portfolios.
• Familiarity with augmentative communication, assistive technology and sign language.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement entry level and access skill level curricula in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum frameworks.
• Provide instruction in daily life and functional skills, travel training, community and leisure activities.
• Assess students for three year re-evaluations.
• Conduct annual team meetings in compliance with all state and federal regulations for timelines and relevant paperwork.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies providing services to individual students.
• Lifting and toileting may be required.

What This Job Offers

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