Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:
Special Education Teacher
Autism Program
Full Year Long Term Substitute
Description:
Special education teachers work with students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Responsibilities:
Instruction:
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Thorough and in-depth knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
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Experience working with students with autism as demonstrated by successful student outcomes.
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Familiarity and experience with discrete trial teaching as well as incidental/natural environment teaching.
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Develop and implement schedules for students' services in accordance with their IEPs' service delivery.
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Coordinate schedules with classroom teachers and other specialists' service delivery.
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Select appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students' IEP goals and objectives.
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Provide appropriate instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, and differentiate instructional accordingly. Employ appropriate behavior management techniques during individual or small group instruction.
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Experience facilitating appropriate inclusion in same grade general education settings.
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Maintain and use adaptive equipment and materials.
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Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications.
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Teach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers.
Assessment:
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Demonstrate ability to accurately collect student data and analyze such data in order to monitor progress and develop programming for students.
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Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and developing individual behavior support plans.
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Maintain assessment materials for special education evaluations.
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Write reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings.
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Individually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education initial evaluations and reevaluations.
Liaison Responsibilities:
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Serve as a Special Education liaison, which includes parent/guardian contact, scheduling of meetings, and completion of necessary paperwork for evaluations and Team meetings.
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Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload. Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
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Collaborate with colleagues on building to building transition
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Complete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations.
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Coordinate progress reports from all service providers.
Paraprofessionals:
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Consult with special education paraprofessionals; Including planning, coaching, modeling.
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Provide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to the Special Education Program Administrator/Building Principal
Communication/Consultation:
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Consult with parents/guardians, classroom teachers, related service providers, school nurses, and paraprofessionals, regarding planning and students' program needs.
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Consult with classroom teachers and special education paraprofessionals regarding accommodations and modifications.
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Conduct parent/guardian/ teacher conferences during conference periods identified on the school calendar.
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Communicate frequently with parents/guardians of students of caseload (e.g. email, telephone, etc.)
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Participate in the school Open House for parents/guardians according to a schedule set each year.
Miscellaneous:
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Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure.
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Attend and participate in department meetings.
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Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty.
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Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Director of Special Education and/or Principal.
Additional Information:
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Master's Degree preferred
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Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Special Needs (1-6)
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SEI Endorsement
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Teaching experience preferred
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Training in Orton Gillingham preferred but not required
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Successful completion of a Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and a National Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting.
Salary/Benefits:
Per BEA and BPS Contract
Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.
