What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (RISE Program) position at Gardner Public Schools?
POSITION : Special Education Teacher, RISE Program
The Gardner Middle School RISE Programs is a substantially separate program focused on the needs of students with disabilities relevant to cognitive deficits coupled with social and adaptive needs as determined by assessment results. The program addresses the whole child by moving to enhance life functioning skills and offering the least restrictive environment for learning. Speech / language, Occupational and Physical Therapist personnel provide individual services as needed. The RISE Program offers a flexible learning environment to enhance individual skills while staying connected to traditional general education classes and remaining an intregal part of the Gardner Middle School Community.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Massachusetts License for Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities
REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Middle School Special Education Administrator.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide specialized academic instruction and learning for students with various disabilities who have an IEP
Meet state regulations for scheduling, facilitating, and writing IEPs and progress reports and manage all aspects of special education compliance for assigned student caseload
Provide direction and oversight to classroom Registered Behavioral Technicians regarding daily student schedules, behavior plan implementation, data collection, material development, and academic modifications for individualized IEP objectives
Regularly consult and collaborate with related service providers and attend consultation meetings as indicated in student's IEPs
Ensure individual programs and services for students are aligned with IEPs and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Track and monitor students' progress using academic, functional, and behavior data including data required for Massachusetts Alternative Assessment Portfolio (if needed for select students)
Responsible for providing progress notes for students on an IEP during each marking period
Conducts assessments and evaluations as needed and as determined by the special education administrator
Is able to manage challenging students that may engage in maladaptive behaviors
Implements instructional and behavioral programs with support from BCBA as needed
Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records
Facilitates participation of assigned students in peer activities, general classroom activities, and maintains contact with teacher(s) to monitor student progress
Oversee communication with parents and outside providers
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : School Year plus professional development days
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