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Special Education Teacher, Substantially Separate (Anticipated)
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What they do
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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- Implement student IEP goals within the classroom setting
- Provide special education evaluations for students
- Write and monitor student IEPs
- Participate in IEP meetings for students
- Provide progress reports for students on IEPs as often as report cards
- Attend professional development and meetings as schedule by the Director of Student Services
- Ongoing parent communication
- Ongoing collaboration with other school staff
- Classroom management and basic behavior managementCompensation will be in accordance with the salary scale outlined in the Acushnet Teachers Association collective bargaining agreement.