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Newton Public Schools lists this Special Education Teacher - Bridge Program opportunity in newton, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: Special Education
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, Unit A
Reports To: Assistant Principal for Student Services / Principal
SUMMARY
The Special Education Teacher for the Bridge Program provides specialized instruction and therapeutic intervention for middle school students with social emotional learning needs. This teacher provides small group specialized instruction in both substantially separate and general education settings targeting curriculum frameworks with modifications as needed, positive social/emotional outcomes, and explicit skills related to IEP goals. This teacher contributes to the development of a healthy and safe environment by advancing the understanding of the social, emotional and developmental needs of students and their families and has a strong belief that all kids can succeed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Requisite licensure as defined by the DESE (Moderate and/or Severe/Multiple Disabilities licensure strongly preferred)
3-5 Years of experience required, preferably working with teens/young adults/families in a school setting
Experience running programs/programming for youth with social emotional learning needs
Desire to provide direct instruction in social, organizational, and life skills to adolescents with social emotional learning needs
Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
Understanding of special education regulations and laws
Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively
Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with numerous building stakeholders
Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students
JOB FUNCTIONS Provide small group specialized instruction with modifications, as needed, to curriculum frameworks in a substantially separate setting in areas including, but not limited to, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
Provide small group specialized instruction to promote skill building in the areas of planning and organization, as well as skills related to IEP goals/objectives
Partner with counselor/clinician to co-lead small group interventions targeting social emotional skill building
Embed therapeutic strategies as part of content instruction to promote access for students with social emotional learning needs
Collaborate with general education teachers and embed supports in the general education setting, as appropriate, to foster generalization of skills
Establish and maintain home/school connections for students and work with families concerning home situations that relate to school performance.
Partner with team members to develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the identified needs of students and families
Partner with team members to support crisis intervention to children and their families
Serve as IEP liaison for students, conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
Administer testing as part of the process for determining eligibility for special education services, including students in the Bridge program and for other students as necessary
Use formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress to inform instruction and to revise IEPs as appropriate
Participate in the process for students referred to the Bridge program, or prior to referral when appropriate, and contribute to the placement decision making process through planning and consultation with the team
Engage students in activities related to transition planning to post-high school life
Attendance at departmental and school-wide meetings
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute
Worksite address
newton, MA, 02165, US
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