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Severe Needs Teacher- Special and Alternative Education
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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
Severe Needs Teacher- Special and Alternative Education
Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative
Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative - West Springfield, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5918956
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Under the direction of the Special and Alternative Education Supervisor and the Director of Special and Alternative Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher for the Substantially Separate Compass Severe Autism Program develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows Massachusetts' mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students. The following outline of the role and responsibilities will provide a broad overview. Still, it is subject to change according to the needs of Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, as required by the Executive Director.
1. Provides academic instruction and behavior modification approaches in a highly structured, approved therapeutic day school setting. In a small class setting, the teacher addresses the academic and emotional/behavioral needs of the students outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
2. Plans and carries out Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) that meet student needs and conform to state and federal laws, including preparing accurate and on-time reports, including IEP goals for annual meetings, report cards, and progress reports.
3. Provides services to assigned students so that they may access the general curriculum consistent with the Massachusetts state frameworks.
4. Accepts and assumes responsibility for developing and implementing annual goals and specific objectives to meet the needs of each individual student.
5. Establishes rapport and communicates collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, administration, parents, guardians, caregivers, and others.
6. Maintains accurate and complete records on each student, including but not limited to educational progress, educational evaluation, attendance, and communications with other professionals, parents, guardians, and caregivers.
7. Submits reports and records, as required by the Collaborative, sending school districts and/or state and/or federal laws and regulations promptly to the program supervisor, administrator, and special education department.
8. Establishes a structured classroom to ensure the safety and promote each student's educational progress.
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9. Anticipates and plans appropriate interventions to avoid student behavior issues and uses therapeutic restraints when necessary.
10. Maintains a communication system with students' parents, guardians, and caregivers.
11. Promptly reports any changes in schedule, staff absences, and discipline incidents to the program supervisor/Assistant Principal.
12. Demonstrates a continued awareness and commitment to cultural diversity, religious and personal values, and traditions of students served and their families to accomplish the organization's mission.
13. Adheres to the LPVEC policies and procedures and the rules and regulations of the public school building to which the teacher is assigned.
14. Organizes and supervises services of classroom assistants, related service providers, and consultants in the classroom.
15. Participates in evaluating classroom assistants and individual aides (paraprofessional staff) working in the classroom.
16. Facilitates the work of consultants in the classroom and incorporates their recommendations into classroom activities.
17. Performs other essential duties as determined by the Program Supervisor/Assistant Principal, the Director of Special and Alternative Education, or the Executive Director.
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$53,265 to $99,724 Per Year