What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Tutor- Lincoln Foundations (30 hrs) position at Lincoln School K-8?
Special Education Tutor- Lincoln School Grades K-4 (Foundations Program)
30 hours per week.
Applicants selected will be subject to security background investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility and suitability requirements.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment
This position reports to the Coordinator of Special Education and is under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Job Summary
The Special Education Tutor provides direct services to individuals and small groups of students both in the regular classroom and in special education settings.
Contractual Relationship
The Special Education Tutor is employed by the district through yearly appointments and is compensated in accordance with hourly rates established by the School Committee.
Organizational Relationship
The Special Education Tutor reports to the Coordinator of Special Education and Pupil Services and the special education liaison as assigned.
Responsibilities
1. Provides direct support to individuals and small groups of students based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
2. Prepares instruction materials according to teacher guidelines.
3. Monitors student progress, records performance data and communicates such to special education liaison.
4 . Under the direction of the classroom teacher or special education liaison, modifies and adapts instruction according to a student’s IEP.
5. Promotes appropriate social interaction and behavioral compliance for students.
6. Performs other tasks assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education and Pupil Services and the special education liaison.
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. The community is rich in history with a strong tradition of citizen participation. The school district serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. In addition to the K-8 Lincoln School, the district operates the Primary School and Middle School at Hanscom Air Force Base as well as an integrated Preschool. Lincoln has a long tradition of educational excellence and strives to offer innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. As a founding member of the METCO Program, Lincoln has maintained its commitment to diversity and multi-cultural education.
Lincoln Public Schools Vision
The Lincoln Public Schools strive to cultivate all students and staff to be collaborative leaders who are critical thinkers, equity-oriented, and growth-minded.
The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, color, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
