School Year 25/26 Special Education Teacher- TEAMS Program Gr. 6-8

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The TEAMS Program (Together Educating and Advancing Multi-Handicapped Students) provides highly specialized instruction to students who carry a diagnosis of severe global developmental delays and multiple disabilities. The TEAMS program offers highly specialized supports and related services to maximize developmental potential. The TEAMS program meets the needs of students by working closely with the TEAMs medical staff, therapists and specialists to ensure that all students’ health, physical and educational needs are met to allow for their individual academic growth and success. Each TEAMS program classroom provides a warm and sensory rich environment with a strong focus of meeting the multi-sensory needs of all students. TEAMS classrooms are highly structured, safe and nurturing environments. Students’ needs in the areas of communication, self-care, social, recreation/leisure and life skills are addressed within the school environment. The program offers a full range of therapies, as well as access to adaptive technology for learning, leisure and communicative purposes. The program is centered upon the use of the “Unique Learning System/ ULS” curriculum with strong emphasis on the use of communication aides to enhance language acquisition- (ex. communication boards, switches, visual schedules, GoTalk equipment, iPad and App usage). Related Services instruction is provided in a “push in” model and on a one-to-one basis. The teacher –student ratio is small enough so that each student is able to have their unique and individual needs met to reach their personal goals. TEAMS classrooms are staffed with a high staff to student ratio that allows for supportive relationships among teachers, students and their families. TEAMs teachers and paraprofessionals work together to provide a safe and enriching environment for students to work towards their highest potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Severe, All Levels or Moderate Disabilities , 5-12
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Experience in urban district/setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services for identified students.
• Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning and IEP goals.
• Participate in Benchmark Assessments and continued Progress Monitoring.
• Assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze data, and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Provide small group instruction for identified students
• Professionally communicating orally and in writing with students, parents, and others.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers/specialists/paraprofessionals in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs.
• Model effective teaching strategies and ABA techniques.
• Provide and organize a variety of materials and resources to support instructional resource.
• Use time effectively.
• Performing duties as requested by principals.
• Communicates high standards and expectations for all students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level