What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL EDUCATION - GRADE 6 - Co-Taught Model–SWAMPSCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL position at Swampscott Public Schools?
SPECIAL EDUCATION - GRADE 6 - Co-Taught Model–
SWAMPSCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUMMARY:
The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities, ensuring their access to a high-quality education. This role encompasses developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and behavior plans, modifying curriculum to meet diverse learning needs, and facilitating inclusion in general education settings. The teacher will utilize data collection processes to monitor student progress, write transition plans, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators. Experience in ELA and Math, as well as co-teaching, is highly desirable. Candidates must hold valid Massachusetts licensure in accordance with DESE regulations and possess relevant education and/or experience.
DUTIES:
- Complete evaluations, write IEPs, progress reports
- Provide specialized instruction and accommodations to students with learning disabilities in reading, writing and mathematics
- Knowledge of utilizing structured, direct, sequential, systematic, and multi-sensory instruction to teach decoding/encoding, phonemic awareness, and comprehension/fluency
- Communication/Collaboration/Consultation with general education teachers to support student learning
- Knowledge of Assistive Technology
- Communication with families
- Wilson Trained and/or Orton Gillingham and LIPS preferred
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s level required
- Moderate Disabilities DESE certification in required grade level,
- OG, Wilson, and Lips trained preferred
The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.
