Special Education Teacher Grade 2 Co-Teacher/Resource Room

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell•Lowell, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers. The teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge and skills to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. The teacher will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The Special Education Teacher will administer different forms of student assessments and plan their instruction for students based on the data from the assessments. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.

Requirements

Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Experience working with the social/emotional/academic needs of children
Knowledge of special education law as it relates to the IEP process and FAPE
Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
DESE License: Students with and without Disabilities,5-12 and SEI Endorsement
OR Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in special education preferred
Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers.
Participate in the pre-referral process of special education
Prepare individualized education plans
Collaborate with school based related service providers
Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs
Assess educational needs of students by use of standardized tools, running records and other informal assessments
Maintain complete records of reevaluation periods, required student documentation and parent communication
Integrate technology into instruction
Provide differentiate instruction to students, as needed
Implement school, district and department policies
Create and manage effective communication with parents of special education students
Communicate with parents professionally and continuously regarding student progress
Implement school and department policies
Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend