What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mindess RISE Program, Certified Sever Special Needs Teacher position at Ashland Public Schools?
Ashland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, qualified special education teacher to join our team at Mindess Elementary beginning in the 25-26 school year.
The special education teacher provides appropriate educational programming for students on IEPs. This is a lead teacher position for our RISE(Life Skills Program), requiring implementing ABA practices and modifying grade-level curriculum. The Special Education Teacher will need to use their compliance knowledge to develop individualized goal areas necessary for individual students and prepare for and participate in IEP Team Meetings.
The ideal candidate(s) will work with our students to decrease interfering behaviors and increase skill acquisition. This position also requires implementing behavioral intervention plans, monitoring student behavior, data collection and reporting, providing information to appropriate school personnel, physical management, assistance with daily living skills, directing support staff (ESPs), and communicating effectively with program lead teachers and building administration when needed. The candidate will work with the Special Education Administrator, the Director of Student Services, and the School Administration.
Candidates for consideration must have:
ABA experience
Experience working with children
Severe special needs license is required
Responsibilities:
Creating a warm, inclusive classroom environment
Delivering small group and individual direct instruction for all content areas
Developing and implementing academic programming using a discrete trial method as needed
Writing and maintaining individual behavior plans
Lead a small team of Educational Support Personnel
Manage differing staff and student schedules on a daily basis
Conducting IEP meetings and completing all related paperwork
Monitoring progress toward IEP goals through data collection, formal and informal assessment
Attending department and school-wide meetings
Work collaboratively with all related service providers
Assist classroom teachers with and facilitate data collection, program implementation, and overall generalization of skills
Complete/support completion of parent communication logs and District documents as required
Use ABA procedures to conduct student programs and actively take/maintain student data
Participate in de-escalation/restraint training; become certified in its implementation and
maintain the ability to implement restraint techniques and be familiar with regulations related to
restraint use
Respect children's confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents, and school community
Model and promote appropriate communication, socialization, and conversation skills
Assist with functional daily living skills including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene skills, mobility, and vision assistance, lifting/transfers, and others as required
Participate in staff training/professional development specific to the children's disabilities as
directed
Other duties and supports assigned by the principal, teacher(s), special education coordinator, or director of special education.
