Long Term Sub - Special Education Teacher - High Rock School End of Aug-Nov SY 25-26
Long Term Sub - Special Education Teacher - High Rock School End of Aug-Nov SY 25-26
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Position Purpose
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm LTS Special education teacherto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Under the general supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and School Principal to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs in academics interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities outcomes; addressing students specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessments testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Participates in team meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs (IEP) for students.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff and related service providers to ascertain individual students abilities and needs including students with special needs.
- Serves as a ready resource to students and parents that will lead each student to increased personal growth selfunderstanding and behavioral management; serves as a liaison between home and school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping and provides student information and data in order to write progress reports. Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Assists in the orientation of new teaching assistants and provides training and guidance as necessary.
- Priority will be given to applicants with Wilson training and behavioral and/or emotional intervention training or experience.
- Provides direct instruction across the curriculum including accommodations and modifications per a variety of student needs.
Additional Duties:
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Skills Knowledge Abilities:
- Knowledge of Special Education principles theories testing methods etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Required Qualifications:
- Massachusetts State Certification as an elementary Special Education Teacher Moderate special need
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Special Education.
- Candidates with experience using the Wilson Reading System preferred.
Application and Selection Procedure:
Please apply will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation license and transcripts have been attached to your online application. All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.
Compensation and Benefits:
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The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and activities. In addition students who are homeless or of limited Englishspeaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit ourequity website.
Employment Type
Full-Time
