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
Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5891547
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
COMPENSATION
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the DY website.
All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Teach grade level (grades 8-12) curriculum to students in small groups and direct teach skills and strategies that support written expression, math, reading, communication, and executive functioning skills.
Adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Collaborate with educators and other staff members.
Communicate student progress regularly with parents and other team members.
Collect data regarding student progress. Actively participate in program, departmental, and school-wide trainings, meetings and activities.
Educate students with social/emotional impairments, executive functioning difficulties, and other learning disabilities.
Support classroom teachers and paraeducators in the classroom setting.
Create and manage student behavior and academics.
Consult regularly with support teams.
Participate in meetings, write Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Progress Reports, etc.
Evaluate students to determine eligibility for special education programming.
Lead a substantially separate program and or partial inclusion program for students with social/emotional impairments, executive functioning difficulties, and other disabilities.
Create and manage student behavior plans, using data
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Master's degree preferred
MA DESE license in Moderate Disabilities at the high school level
Experience working with students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, executive functioning difficulties, etc.
Knowledge of teaching strategies aligned to MA SEL Standards
Strong communication skills with teachers, paraeducators, parents and administrators
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Experience with the use of assistive technology to support academics
Demonstrate ability to model behavior intervention strategies and give effective feedback to staff, parents, and students
Demonstrate ability to develop behavior data collection systems and work with teachers, paraeducators, and administrators to collect, analyze and respond to behavior data
At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
PRIMARY JOB CONTACT
Judy Provencher, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
