Special Education Teacher - Learning Perspectives

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

The Special Education Teacher-Learning Perspectives Program is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

The Learning Perspectives Program is a substantially separate program for students diagnosed with Emotional Impairment. The Learning Perspectives Program is designed to provide services for a small group of students who have a wide range of developmental needs across multiple grade levels.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction, conferences with students, parents, and colleagues, and active participation in the department's work on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
Master's Degree preferred

* Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in:

* Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities;
PreK-8

* SEI Endorsement

* Autism Endorsement
-preferred

* Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;

* Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to problem-solve effectively;

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;

* Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;

* Belief in the commitment to promoting equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and/or English learners (EL).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Special Education Teacher-Learning Perspectives Program will:

* Provide instruction of grade-level core instructional materials modified to each student's instructional level in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and supplemental instruction following the Massachusetts Curriculum Resource Guide and each student's individualized education plan (IEP);

* Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, maintaining order in the classroom fairly and justly. Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management and follow school-level tiered supports for social/emotional learning;

* Implement individualized student reinforcement and behavioral plan as developed in alignment with the professional team;

* Collect data to support student behavior, emotional responses, and academic progress;

* Support and embed emotional regulation strategies throughout the school day;

* May coordinate with related service providers (OT, SLP, PT, and BCBA) to integrate all aspects of the related services recommendations into the individualized student plans;

* Coordinate with home service providers or agencies;

* Provide regular daily communication with paraprofessionals about instructional plans, schedules, and expectations for student support;

* Participate in professional meetings that assist in identifying best practices and continued growth for academic, social/emotional, and daily living skills;

* Create opportunities for students to practice developmentally appropriate daily living activities to promote independence;

* Communicate classroom supports and needs, such as curriculum and supply needs to school and district-level special education leadership;

* Develop an Alternative MCAS Assessment as dictated by the student's IEP;

* Write student IEP progress reports and goals;

* Administer formal and informal assessments as required;

* Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using the response to intervention (RTI) framework;

* Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated

* Guide the…