Special Education Teacher - Reflections Program

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides appropriate educational programming for students with an intellectual impairment, ASD and other neurological disorders employing behavior evidence-based methodologies. The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
MA teaching license in moderate or severe special needs
Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and intellectual impairments
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
Ability to use technology effectively
Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment.
The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
Community trips are also embedded within this program.
While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.
The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.
The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary, including responding to students who are physically unsafe, using physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process, and moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with Intellectual Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other neurological challenges
Experience using research based methodology for instruction and behavior reduction
Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
Understanding of special education regulations and laws

Responsibilities

Supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas
Developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines
Collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction
Engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress
Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
Complete educational assessments
Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
Co-teach or teach in substantially separate program including all core subject areas and life skills
Communicate with school personnel outside of the department and parents
Attend departmental and school-wide meetings and trainings
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed