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.
1.0 FTE Special Education Intensive Learning Program Teacher Lexington Public Schools (MA) Lexington, MA Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications School experience Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Management Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience working with individuals with autism Small group instruction Experience working with children Working with students Classroom Teaching Disability services experience Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE
1.0
FTE Special Education ILP Teacher FLSA:
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Building Principal and the
Director of Special Education Terms of Employment:
184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement. Immediate start date. FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations. Unit A 25-26
Salary Range Job Goal:
The ILP teacher coordinates and provides children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-help, leisure, and life skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The ILP Teacher will: Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment with frequent hands-on practice in a variety of settings in a consistent manner using 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication/language, health, safety and adaptive life skills in relevant contexts. Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student's day. Provide instruction in a variety of formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) and incorporate other evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student's learning style informed by data. Coordinate and facilitate communication with the general educator as necessary. Direct classroom support staff while communicating with administrators as needed. Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues. Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training. Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans. Oversee implementation of the IEP for students on caseload. Conduct formal assessments (e.g.
VB-MAPP, WIAT
) in accordance with reevaluation cycles, or when deemed necessary. Use data to contribute to the development of the IEP for students on caseload and conduct necessary and assigned assessments to provide data for IEP development. Performs other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.
Requirements:
Master's degree in special education preferred. DESE certification in severe special needs required; DESE certification in moderate special needs and previous experience will also be considered if severe license is pursued within the first year of employment Good organizational and communication skills, experience in delivering 1:1 and small group instruction, ABA training with experience successfully implementing each instructional format is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with ASD as well as leadership experience/skills and experience working in an intensive instructional classroom serving students with ASD required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.
