Special Education Teacher for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Classroom - Maynard

Join us! Going strong since 1974, CASE is an educational collaborative agency made up of 11 regional and municipal districts affording member and non-member school districts the opportunity to augment local services by planning, developing and implementing programs for students with special needs. CASE welcomes newly-licensed teachers and offers a strong mentoring program and professional development reimbursement. PENSION JOB! ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS! HEALTH INSURANCE ON DAY ONE! This position is located in Maynard. Special Education Teacher for ASD Classroom. Performance Responsibilities: 1.Participate in Team reevaluation and annual review meetings for students on caseload and write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 2. Complete and coordinate data informed progress reports and report cards from service providers for all students, according to the schedule set by host school, Collaborative, and special education regulations. 3. Implement instruction and support in a specialized program for students with social-emotional and behavior needs; provide differentiated instruction in content areas according to the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards and students’ individualized education programs. 4.Collaborate with service providers, specialists, and general education teachers for services and instruction according to service delivery grids; Consult with general education teachers and special education teaching assistants regarding accommodations, modifications and instructional modalities. 5. Implement appropriate behavior management techniques and/or behavior support plans and collaborate with BCBA about interventions. 6. Maintain and use current technology and adaptive equipment and materials. 7. Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications. 8. Assess and maintain data on progress of all students on caseload and differentiate student goals and instruction accordingly. 9. Administer MCAS with accommodations or develop portfolio/s for MCAS alternate assessment, as outlined in student/s’ IEP s. 10. Supervise, support, and schedule teaching assistants to support students according to their individual needs. Provide evaluative feedback and input regarding teaching assistants, including completion of biannual evaluation forms, to Program Administrator. 11. Consult with parents/guardians, general education teachers, therapists, school nurse, consultants, and teaching assistants regarding planning and students’ program needs. 12. Conduct parent/guardian-teacher conferences during conference periods identified on host school’s calendar. 13. Provide communication to parents/guardians of students on caseload (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, email, telephone contact). 14. Participate in host school Open House for parents/guardians, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities, as appropriate. 15. Attend Collaborative-wide and specific program staff meetings, as scheduled by the Program Administrator and/or Executive Director. 16. Keep abreast of the latest trends, materials, research and best practices related to the field. Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure. 17. Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty. 18. Administer, analyze and write educational assessments. 19. Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Program Administrator and/or Executive Director. Competitive benefits Include (based on contract and position) - Unit A Contract with salary chart can be found on CASE web site here: UnitA - Compensation competitive with public school employee sector - Participation in MA state pension system (MTRS or MSERS) - Voluntary benefits: health insurance on day one, dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance - CASE covers 65% health insurance premiums and 50% cost of life insurance - 11-15 holidays, 15 sick, 3 personal, 2 religious holiday, 5 professional leave and 5 bereavement days - Mileage reimbursement for travel between schools, in-house PDP programs, tuition and workshop reimbursement, mentoring stipends - Longevity pay, Early Retirement Incentive, Sick Leave Bank - Participation in 457 and 403(b) Retirement Plans - Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Medical and life insurance available to PT staff