Special Education Teacher
About the Employer
Special Education Learning Center Teacher - Baker School
Position Title
Position Title: Special Education Teacher - Learning Center - Baker School
Qualifications
Massachusetts DSE Certification and Licensure Required
Massachusetts DSE certification and licensure required.
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement Required
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement required.
Elementary Co-Teaching Experience Preferred
Elementary co-teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge and Experience Using Formal and Informal Assessment Required
Knowledge and experience using formal and informal assessment required.
Knowledge and Experience with Competency-Based and/or Proficiency-Based Learning (Preferred)
Knowledge and experience with competency-based and/or proficiency-based learning (preferred).
Demonstrated Ability to Work Collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.
Superior Organizational, Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
Position Overview
The Public Schools of Brookline is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and creative Special Education Teacher who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Brookline community. Candidates should have experience working with students who have a range of learning disabilities and needs, and demonstrate the skills needed to deliver high-quality specialized instruction and routinely evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain Accurate Student Records
Maintain accurate and complete student records for assigned students as required by laws, district policies, and administrative procedures.
Communicate with Parents, Administrators, and Other Professionals
Communicate and consult with parents, administrators, and other professionals on students' academic, social, and behavioral progress.
Meet IEP Timelines
Meet all timelines in the IEP process, including but not limited to participating and/or chairing IEP meetings, developing IEPs and progress reports, completing evaluations and reevaluations.
Employ Special Education Strategies
Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve student skills (executive functioning, reading, math, written expression, self-advocacy, etc.).
Collaborate with General Education Teachers
Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt curricular materials in order to meet the individual needs of students.
Implement De-Escalation Strategies
Implement de-escalation strategies for students exhibiting significant dysregulation in the school setting.
Monitor Student Mastery
Monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools.
Complete Formal Assessments
Complete formal assessments as part of the special education regulatory process.
Utilize Data to Inform Goal Development
Utilize data to inform the development of academic and social-emotional goals.
Plan and Deliver Competency-Based Curricular Lessons
Plan and deliver competency-based curricular lessons. Co-teach selected courses in partnership with general education colleagues.
Provide Individualized Academic Support
Provide individualized academic support and instruction across content areas and/or learning skills, as needed, to target IEP goals and objectives.
Manage Class Operation
Manage class operation by setting high academic and behavioral expectations, implementing routines, anticipating potential problems, and taking appropriate preventative measures.
Other
Fulfill Program and School Duties
Fulfill other program and school duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or Principal.
Comply with Policies and Procedures
Comply with all policies and procedures for the Public Schools of Brookline.
Terms
Unit A, Teacher
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The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.