High School Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute

Long Term Substitute position supporting high school age students with low/moderate disabilities in English/Language Arts.

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and implement academic lessons following Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English/Language Arts and differentiate/modify those lessons according to students Individualized Education Plans.
Creating, modify and differentiate lessons based on 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
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
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

Preferred

Skills:

Strong communication skills
Knowledge of curriculum modifications
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
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

Reports To:

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