Special Education Teacher - SEL Program

Special Education Teacher - SEL Program Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Station Avenue Elementary School - South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5708205

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.

SUMMARY:

The Station Avenue Elementary School is looking for a special educator to be the teacher in a SEL program. The teacher will offer a more intensive model of support utilizing SEL curriculum, and specially designed instruction with embedded related services to meet the objectives of each student's individualized education plan. The program is a substantially separate classroom with appropriate inclusionary practices that focus on growth and independence. Therapies from related service providers follow a collaborative and consultative service model to create an environment supportive of individual development and growth. Interdisciplinary teaming provides a continuum of services that are embedded in learning opportunities throughout the school day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop and implement high quality programming for kindergarten-grade 3 aged children. Provide direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting. Support the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem-solving skills. Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into academic instruction using evidence-based practices and therapeutic supports. Teach emotional regulation, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills using structured SEL curricula. Collaborate with the BCBA to implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs). Maintain a structured, consistent, and trauma-sensitive classroom environment that fosters student safety and resilience. Serve as the special education liaison, write, manage, implement, and monitor progress toward IEP goals Administer and interpret standardized assessments, as well as formative assessments to drive instruction Identify and support opportunities for meaningful inclusion Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology). Foster student independence while supporting individual needs. Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting. Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions. Work may include, but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services (such as ABA) and data collection. Maintain proper confidentiality of student records. Supporting the toileting and daily living skills of students can be an essential function of the job. Communicate directly with parents to update them on the status of their child's progress towards IEP goals, behavior management and any other relevant information.

QUALIFICATIONS

MA Teacher Certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK-8) Experience working with students on IEPs, including experience with behavior management, data collection, academic instruction and curriculum modification Experience working in sub-separate setting preferred Ability to work as part of a team; experience providing supervision of staff (Assistants) preferred Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply Mental Health Professionals and Social Workers also encouraged to apply. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT

Valerie Kelly, M.Ed., Principal Station Avenue Elementary School 276 Station Avenue South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664

Phone:

(508) 760-5600

Position Type:

Full-time