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K-2 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
+9% projected growth
Job Description
K-2 Special Education Teacher Westford Public Schools - 4.7 Westford, MA Job Details Full-time $56,869 - $113,605 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Student supervision Committee work Student progress monitoring Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Experience working with individuals with disabilities Administration student referral Faculty collaboration Student report writing Parent collaboration Mid-level Collaborative curriculum development Learning styles adaptability Cognitive development instruction Curriculum implementation Grading Academic assessment administration Instructional adaptability Data collection for student progress in special education Parent communication in school administration Working with students with special education needs School policy and procedure enforcement Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Overseeing student conduct policies Student needs assessment Classroom community building Student progress notes Providing feedback to students Full Job Description Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education with Moderate/Severe DisabilitiesGuide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goalsEstablish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to studentsPlan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to doCreate or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skillsEmploy a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levelsOrganize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as neededAssess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as neededUse assessment data to inform instructionCreate a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shownCarry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just mannerGive assignments that reinforce classroom instructionCommunicate student progress and development to parentsProvide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needsParticipate in IEP meetings as requiredParticipate in professional growth opportunitiesModel learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for studentsAttend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessaryAssist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conductCollaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with all studentsUnit A Contract 2023 - 2026
Benefits
- Dental Insurance