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Special Education Teacher- North Quincy High School

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Quincy - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Full time positions supporting high schoolage students with moderate/severe disabilities in the areas of academics functional life skills vocation and communitybased instruction.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and implement academic lessons following Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and differentiate/modify those lessons according to students Individualized Education Plans
  • Create and implement modified and differentiated lessons
  • Utilize instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including planning for individual small and/or whole group activities
  • Implement behavior plans intervention strategies
  • Collaborate with appropriate staff and/or parents to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Conduct developmental or educational evaluations and observations; write and present reports for team consideration
  • Conduct or supervise data collection summarize results for student records and prepare written progress reports
  • Ensure required paperwork is completed and submitted according to their designated timeline
  • Develop and maintain students portfolio assessment based on the curriculum and individual IEP objectives
  • Utilize data from the portfolio to be submitted as alternative testing for students required to take the MCAS
  • Assign tasks to support staff and review their daily work with students
  • Communicate student progress to parents/guardians and serve as a liaison between parents and the school
  • Collaborate and communicate with other professionals including building administrators related service providers Special Education Director and consultants to develop approaches that benefit each student to ensure that they make effective progress
  • Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult services where appropriate
  • Preferred Skills:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of curriculum modification and assistive technology augmentative communication and behavioral supports
  • Experience with behavior management/deescalation strategies
  • Possesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in school
  • Demonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth as opposed to deficits
  • Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills
  • Willingness to try various approaches depending on student needs
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other special education staff and other colleagues in a professional manner
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Utilize data and reflection to plan for supports and interventions
  • Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
  • Minimum Requirements:

  • DESE Licensure Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 512
  • SEI Endorsement
  • Reports to:
  • Building principal and Special Education Team Administrator
  • Director of Special Education & Special Education Coordinator
  • Quincy 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. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team.

    Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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