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Westfield Public Schools

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

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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

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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Westfield Public Schools - 3.1 Westfield, MA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $98,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Middle school teaching Student supervision Student progress monitoring Classroom active supervision Special education for middle school students Academic IEP goal implementation Student report writing Parent collaboration Student support planning Mid-level Collaborative curriculum development Student social support Individualized instructions Classroom behavior modification Special education diagnostic testing Classroom organization for children Experience working with middle schoolers Grading Data collection for student progress in special education Student behavior monitoring IEP progress monitoring Parent communication in school administration Educational innovation Initial student evaluation for IEP development Data collection Special education record keeping Collaborative teaching One-on-one instruction Student needs assessment Full Job Description Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for one (1) opening of a Special Education Teacher position at Westfield Middle School.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of authorized administrators, the teacher shall: Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments. Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes. Encourage good citizenship. Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals. Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students. Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program. Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day. Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming. Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan. Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans. Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation. Monitor student progress in and outside classroom. Maintain contact with parents of students. Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions. Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms. Administer testing evaluation. Participate in IEP meetings. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent of Schools.
REPORTS TO
Building Principal SALARY:
Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.
EVALUATION
Annual performance evaluation will be conducted by the Principal or designee in accordance with the Westfield Public Schools contract. This position subject to funding.