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Anticipated Moderate Special Education Teacher
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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
- Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.
- Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.
- Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred.
- Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans.
- Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred.
- To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.
- To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students.
- To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program.
- To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.
- To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned.
- To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head.
- To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.
Massachusetts Teaching Certification:
Teacher of Moderate Special Needs- Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs.
- Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.
- Strong curriculum/academic background.
- Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.
- Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
- Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach.
- Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.