24-25 SPED AIM PreK Teacher Provisional thru 8825
24-25 SPED AIM PreK Teacher Provisional thru 8825
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The A.I.M Program(Adapt Include Motivate) is a specially designed program for students on the autism spectrum. Students receive specialized instruction designed to fit their individual needs within a substantially separate classroom with opportunities in the general educational setting when deemed appropriate by the students educational team. The program is supported by a team of clinical specialists (BCBA Occupational Therapist Speech and Language Pathologist and Counselor). The programs methodology of teaching relies heavily on the philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through the utilization of various strategies including discrete trial training (DTT) errorless learning prompting hierarchies and incidental teaching. The classrooms also utilize a multisensory approach and total communication systems. Generalization of skills and independence are goals for all students within the program. Delivery of instruction occurs in 1:1 small group and/or large group settings with appropriate supports and behavioral plans in place.
Job Goal:The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher provides special education services as outlined in the Individualized Education Program to preschool students in a classbased program as outlined in the Individualized Education Program.
Somerville Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We welcome and value different persprectives and experiences in our staff recognizing the powerful impact that a diverse workforce has on all students. We are committed to suppporting educators through a strong induction and mentorship program educatordriven professional development and opportunities for professional grwoth and advancement.
As a district we are also commited to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.
Qualifications:
- Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educators license in thefield or subject for this position
- DESE Moderate Special Education License Required
- DESE SEI endorsement Required
Responsibilities:
- Implements preschool curriculum develops individual instructional plans and helps select instructional materials and strategies that are individually developmentally and culturally appropriate.
- Collaborates with related service providers to plan and implement strategies appropriate for each individual child.
- Develops and implements IEP goals accommodations and services.
- Assesses students progress towards objectives expectations and/orgoals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Per the Somerville Educators Union Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
Position Reports to:
- School Principal
- Director of Special Education or designee
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race color age religion disability preganancy home status martital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or biasbased intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Employment Type
Full-Time
