What are the responsibilities and job description for the Moderate Special Needs Teacher - Permanent Substitute position at Andover Public Schools?
- Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans
- Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students.
- Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required.
- Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred.
- Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans.
- Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred.
- To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students.
- To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students.
- To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program.
- To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.
- To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned.
- To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head.
- To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans.
- Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs
- Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs.
- Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students.
- Strong curriculum/academic background.
- Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students.
- Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.
- Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach. Â
- Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Â Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.
