Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Severe Needs) - Goodnow Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a sub-separate program in an elementary school with up to 10 students anticipated. The role involves promoting learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality instruction, authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student data to improve instruction, and continuously providing students with constructive feedback and refining learning objectives. The teacher will maintain instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective learning environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. Effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations are essential. The role requires maintaining an ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice as a professional educator.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education in the area of Severe Needs, or Moderate Needs with ABA experience required.
DESE Special Education License must cover the elementary grade levels.
Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings.
Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression — Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Special Education Teacher in a Therapeutic Learning environment strongly preferred.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
SEI Endorsement
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students as per their IEPs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental levels of students and their learning styles by providing differentiated learning experiences.
Participates in the Team meeting process.
Develops and implements Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals and objectives.
Ensures compliance with IEPs and timelines, maintaining accurate student records and preparing reports.
Provides instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks that promote higher-order thinking skills.
Collaborates with general education teachers to modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.
Organizes and analyzes assessment results to determine progress and adjust practice.
Identifies and/or implements appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements for all students.
Collaborates with parents, outside agencies, and building staff.
Shares conclusions about student progress with colleagues and seeks feedback.
Provides descriptive feedback based on assessment results and engages students and families in constructive conversations about improvement.
Defines high expectations for student work quality and effort.
Develops students' interpersonal, group, and communication skills.
Anticipates and responds appropriately to conflicts arising from differences.
Seeks out and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, and professional development.
Effectively collaborates with colleagues in developing standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing performance, and planning interventions.
Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness.
Protects student confidentiality appropriately.
Fulfills professional responsibilities, including being timely and reliable with paperwork and assignments.
Demonstrates regular attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.