Teacher - Special Education (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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