Teacher - Special Education (SY26-27)
About The Position
Watertown Middle School seeks an exceptional Special Education Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. Watertown Middle School is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher. The Special Education Teacher works with students with moderate disabilities/ inclusion restrictions. This teacher has expertise and experience in the following areas: Common Core and MA state curriculum frameworks; evaluation and assessment procedures and report writing; development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs); completion of IEP Progress Reports; meaningful inclusive teaching practices including Universal Design for Learning and Co-Teaching strategies; effective communication and collaborative relationship building with colleagues and parents/caregivers. The Special Education Teacher of students with Moderate Disabilities/ Inclusion Restrictions should be organized, flexible, creative, and a self-reflective educator with a growth mindset. The teacher should be passionate about providing a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive setting for all children regardless of disability.
Requirements
- Valid DESE Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12 license required
- Valid SEI Endorsement: Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience working with students with a range of disabilities in a public school setting
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- SEI Endorsement
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of teaching experience preferred
- Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, with Spanish and Portuguese language skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and co-plan with content area general education teachers, in order to be a partner in provision of access to content instruction to students with disabilities
- Monitor and evaluate students’ academic, social, and behavioral progress and record student growth and outcomes
- Design and carry out developmentally appropriate, motivating curriculum/programming as required by Common Core/ MA Curriculum Frameworks and in accordance with each student’s IEP
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs
- Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement
- Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety
- Collect, analyze and maintain academic data on all student; and other data if/ as required (social/ behavioral)
- Maintain effective communication with administration, parents/caregivers, counselors, and related service providers
- Serve as a liaison for a caseload of students; to include formal and informal testing as part of the special education evaluation cycle; writing assessment reports to present at IEP Team meetings; writing the IEP; and writing quarterly progress reports on IEP goals and objectives
- Provide consultation to general education teachers regarding individual students’ needs, goals, and learning style
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
