Teacher- Special Education (Middle School)

Hudson Public Schools•Hudson, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Classroom Teacher will create and deliver engaging lessons, develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and track and measure student goal progress. The teacher is responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
MASS DESE Certified; Moderate disabilities K-12
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

Nice To Haves

Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Design and carry out developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
Utilize specialized teaching strategies and tools to enhance learning and engagement for students with diverse learning needs
Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support children’s behavior and social emotional needs.
Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support student goals and other areas of need and in collecting data.
Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
Implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in children’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans