Special Education Teacher, Moderate Disabilities, Elementary

Lowell Community Charter Public School•Lowell, MA

3d•$55,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lowell Community Charter Public School (LCCPS) is seeking a Licensed Moderate Disabilities- Special Education Teacher for its K1-8 grade school. LCCPS serves a diverse student body of 815 students from various nations and aims to graduate creative, confident, and independent thinkers, global citizens, and leaders. The school provides a comprehensive education focused on academic excellence, personal conduct, and a joyful, supportive culture. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the instruction, evaluation, coordination, and regulatory compliance for special education students in inclusive settings. This role involves collaborating with general education teachers and staff, maintaining high academic and social-emotional expectations, providing specially designed instruction, developing accommodations and modifications, and supervising paraprofessionals. The teacher will also develop Individualized Student Programs (IEPs), ensure curriculum and learning environment accommodations, assess student learning, and build partnerships with families. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Requirements

Licensed Moderate Disabilities- Special Education Teacher
Responsible for the instruction, evaluation, coordination and regulatory compliance for special education students in inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with general education co-teacher, teaching and grade-level teams and other staff, especially instructional support team, to plan, share student work and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards
Maintain high academic and social emotional expectations for all students in the class.
Provide learners with specially designed instruction, developing accommodations and modifications, and offer language instruction or other interventions to facilitate learning.
Supervise paraprofessionals and ensure they are providing opportunities for students to access the curriculum.
Develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities.
Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and/or small classroom setting.
Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program.
Set high expectations that are suitable for the students.
Administer assessments and testing - may be differentiated or specialized based on each individual student plan. This may require developing alternative assessments.
Builds a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in student learning.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.