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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$82,726 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Immediately Job Description Special Education teachers at Abington Middle School provide services to students with Individualized Education Plans who have a range of moderate disabilities. The Special Education teacher leads the IEP team to develop data driven student learning and behavioral goals. The Special Education teacher is responsible for developing curriculum and program strategies consistent with the student's learning level and continually assess student progress towards IEP goals. Teaching environments include learning centers and inclusion-classrooms. Qualified candidates will:- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to educational equity and instructional excellence
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all learners
- Create lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drive instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
- Provide consistent, immediate feedback on student learning and ask analytical questions that elicit student responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective
- Demonstrate an ability to administer and analyze appropriate testing protocols; develop and implement meaningful IEPs and skillfully manage IEPs digitally.
- Collaborate with colleagues and administration in analyzing data to positively impact student learning
- Engage in reflective practice in concert with supervisor and team aligned to the instructional focus of the school
- Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators