What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher- Substantially Separate position at Roosevelt Middle School?
We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.
Objective:
- The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact.
- Design and carryout developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
- Guide classroom staff in implementing goals of children
- Provide direct individual and/or group instruction
- Provide trans-disciplinary programming through consultation with professional and therapeutic staff
- Conduct thorough educational evaluations necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
- When scheduled, prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students assigned
- Provide assistance in feeding, toileting, dressing skills and ADLs
- Implement social skills training program
- Utilize various techniques to provide sensory diets for students
- Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access
- Daily maintenance of supplies, equipment, and departmental space
- Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements and uses indirect time appropriately
- Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming
- Facilitate ongoing parent contact and encourage family involvement
- Develop appropriate individual IEP consistent with training in a timely way
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
- Certification as a Special Education teacher
- Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities
- Familiar with special education assessment tools
- Knowledge of curriculum design and development
- Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternative assessments
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the provision of Special Education and the Special Education process
