Description:
Mindess Elementary School is seeking a special education teacher to support a small cohort of students with Language Based Disabilities and complex learning profiles effective August 26, 2024. This cohort of students receives services both in and out of the general education setting and are supported by a special educator. The special education teacher will need to use their knowledge of compliance to ensure service delivery and will develop individualized goal areas necessary for students on their caseload. Collaboration with general educators to ensure implementation of modifications will be necessary. The special education teacher will prepare for and participate in IEP Team Meetings and will work with the building administration, the Director of Student Services, and other service providers to collaboratively support our shared students.

Qualifications:

• Licensed MA Special Education teacher, Moderate Special Needs
• Working knowledge of Language Based Learning Disability interventions and support strongly preferred
• Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum is strongly preferred
• Experience in specialized literacy instruction such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson is highly desirable
• Experience working with students that have complex learning profiles, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, who can require support from a multi-disciplinary team

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Consult with student teams and develop an instructional model and practices that support students with language-based learning disabilities across academic settings
• Complete informal and formal diagnostic assessments and make recommendations for IEP programming and scheduling based on results
• Participate in annual review IEP meetings, reevaluation meetings and progress meetings as requested
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with teams that address specific needs of students
• Coordinate schedule with service providers to ensure compliance with Service Delivery Grids across settings
• Implementing and collecting data as related to Behavior Intervention Plans
• Collect, compile and interpret data for progress monitoring and adjusting instructional practice
• Develop Progress Reports related to IEP goals
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of student IEPs
• Incorporate assistive technology, as needed,  to support the needs of the students across settings in accessing curriculum
• Collaborate and consult with other services providers
• Other duties may be assigned