Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Long-term substitute positions in a public day school setting supporting middle school-age students with moderate/severe disabilities in the areas of academics, functional life skills, vocation, and community-based instruction.

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and implement academic lessons following Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and differentiate/modify those lessons according to students' Individualized Education Plans.
Create, modify, and differentiate lessons based on the individual needs of students
Utilize instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including planning for individual, small, and/or whole group activities
Implement behavior plans and other intervention strategies
Collaborate with appropriate staff and/or parents to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Conduct developmental or educational evaluations and observations; write and present reports for team consideration
Conduct or supervise data collection, summarize results for student records and prepare written progress reports
Ensure required paperwork is completed and submitted according to their designated timeline
Develop and maintain student's portfolio assessment based on the curriculum and individual IEP objectives
Assign tasks to support staff and review their daily work with students
Communicate student progress to parent/guardians and serve as a liaison between parents and the school
Collaborate and communicate with other professionals including building administrators, related service providers, Special Education Director, and consultants, to develop approaches that benefit each student to assure that making effective progress
Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult services where appropriate

Preferred

Skills:

Strong communication skills
Knowledge of curriculum modification, assistive technology, augmentative communication and behavioral supports

Experience with behavior management/de-escalation strategies
Possesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in school
Demonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth, as opposed to deficits
Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills
Willingness to try various approaches, depending on student needs
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other special education staff and other colleagues in a professional manner
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Utilize data and reflection to plan for supports and interventions
Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems

Minimum Requirements:

DESE Licensure Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12)
SEI Endorsement

Reports To:

Building principal and special education team administrator
Director of Special Education & Special Education Coordinator