Teacher - Special Education Student Success Classroom

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. This position is for a Teacher in the Student Success Classroom at Studley Elementary School. The SSC program is designed to provide the therapeutic, academic, behavioral and structural supports necessary for students with social-emotional/behavioral needs to successfully access general education and participate in the life of the school. The primary goal of the program is to develop, apply, and generalize the skills necessary to manage emotions, develop positive relationships, self-advocate, and make responsible decisions.

Requirements

Master’s Degree preferred
Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
Exceptions to the qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable
1-2 years as a special educator
Training or work experience in ABA

Nice To Haves

Safety care preferred
ELL and SEL training preferred
trauma-informed instruction
culturally responsive teaching

Responsibilities

Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
Administers assessments, interprets evaluations and writes reports.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrates findings with other disciplines, provides recommendations, and develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based on TEAM recommendations.
Collaborates with TEAM members to implement specially designed instruction to support educational and social-emotional behavioral needs in accordance with student’s IEP.
Collaborates with the TEAM to determine and implement appropriate accommodations for classroom assessments and standardized examinations for special education students.
Completes all assigned paperwork for the special education process as state and federal regulations require.
Provides targeted and evidence-based interventions.
Fulfills all case management responsibilities associated with the IEP.
Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential student records.
Involvement at the community, system, building, and student levels for school-wide initiatives such as social-emotional learning, Universal Design, assistive technology, and program development.
Serves as a resource to develop effective teaching strategies for all students.
Responsible for annual reviews, written progress notes, parent/teacher conferences, and proctoring state assessments.
Uses evidence-based research and continuing education to address MA frameworks and to meet licensure requirements.
Guides and supports support staff in academic/social/behavioral management including in areas outside of the classroom such as recess, halls, self-care including toileting.
Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.