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.
Special Education Teacher - (Quest Hingham) SY26-27 South Shore Educational Collaborative Hingham, MA Job Details Full-time From $59,560.10 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Teaching Certification Driver's License Special Education Certification Full Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate DESE license and endorsement as required by the applicable SSEC program or Waiver eligible (possession of a bachelor's degree). Must be able and willing to physically manage and/or lift students.
Preferred:
Experience working with students in a school setting with academic, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges, learning or developmental disabilities, or autism preferred. Eligible for 7D licensure (training provided)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate common teaching competencies as defined by the Department of Education. Evaluate each student's skills and develop an IEP with the team based upon results and experience. Use instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for implementing goals and objectives of students' IEP. Design and implement appropriate behavioral programs for students when necessary. Coordinate all classroom activities and develop an organized classroom schedule. Develop a positive classroom environment that meets diverse students' needs.. Consistently implement instructional methods and develop maturity and skill level of students. Ensure that curriculum frameworks set forth by Collaborative and DOE are met and integrated into the students' IEP. Coordinate with all support specialists (OT,PT, Speech Therapists, Adaptive PE, Assistive Technology Team) to provide a comprehensive service delivery program for each child. Develop appropriate assessment and alternative strategies to assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide written reports, and other reports as needed. Maintain regular contact with students' Home and Community based teams. Assist students with activities of daily living Collaborate with student teams to develop inclusion opportunities within the community. Initiate and participate in educationally relevant field trips with appropriate supervision of students. Drive school vans as needed.(7D driver's license required, training available) Physically manage and/or lift students when necessary. Participate in all required in-service training Assist the Program Director in the intake of a student referral and the transition of a student from the program. Follow all policies and procedures as established by the South Shore Educational Collaborative Use de-escalation and physical management procedures as prescribed in SSEC-approved Welle training program as needed and appropriate. Maintain confidentiality regarding information for all SSEC staff, students, and their families. Direct daily activities of paraprofessionals assigned to their classroom. Serve as a contributing evaluator of other classroom staff as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator. Mandatory participation in all of the following SSEC-sponsored training to include but not limited to: 1. Successful completion of SSEC-approved Welle training, full and/or recertification annually as appropriate. 2. Maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. 3. Successful completion of all SSEC-approved threat assessment training.
EOE SSEC
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), gender, disability, genetic information, veteran status, political belief, religion, limited English speaking ability, or housing status.
