Anticipated Opening: Special Education Teacher (STARR Program Grades 3-5) 2025-2026

Anticipated Opening: Special Education Teacher - STARR Program - Grades 3-5

2025-2026 School Year

This position reports to the Student Servies Coordinator.

Position Title

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (K-5)

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide specially designed instruction to assigned students and support classroom teachers with curriculum access accommodations and modifications

Contractual

Relationship

As per contract between Lincoln School Committee and the Lincoln Teachers Association

Organizational

Relationship

Reports to Principal and Coordinator for Student Services

Responsibilities

1. Plan lessons with respect to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Curriculum Frameworks.

2. Provide individualized instruction for all assigned students including those not on IEPs.

3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding materials curriculum units classroom accommodations and program modifications.

4. Develop modified materials in conjunction with classroom teachers as needed to enable curriculum access.Deliver specifically designed instructional methodology around academics including literacy and math.

5. Participate on Instructional Support Teams and grade level teams as assigned by Principals.

6. Perform educational assessments for TEAM Evaluation to determine student learning profiles academic strengths and areas of need.

7. Make instructional recommendations when a member of the Evaluation TEAM or assigned as a Section 504 Accommodation Plan Committee member by the Principal.

8. Collaborate with Coordinator for Student Services to ensure that necessary forms and documents for initial TEAM Review and Reevaluation meetings are complete.

9. Chair TEAM Meetings as assigned to determine special education eligibility and oversee the planning process to formulate appropriate goals objectives and instructional programs.

10. Build relationships with students and parents and serve as a resource for home strategies and approaches.

11. Serve as IEP Liaison for assigned students by communicating and coordinating with colleagues parents and other professionals.

12. Monitor student progress with all TEAM members with regard to IEP goals and objectives.

13. Supervise paraprofessionals regarding their instruction of students on IEPs.

14. Guide students towards positive and enriching social interactions with others.

15. Establish and monitor implementation of behavior support plans as needed.

16. Write Individualized Education Programs assessment and progress reports and submit necessary documents to the schools Student Services office.

17. Participate on district curriculum planning teams as needed.

18. Promote equity and appreciation of diversity.

19. Administer MCAS with accommodations and develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessments as required by IEPs and Section 504 Accommodations Plans (in collaboration with classroom teachers).

20. Support and facilitate transitions for students on IEPs between grades and schools.

21. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Principal or Coordinator for Student Services.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Licensed as a special education teacher by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience with the development and implementation of instructional accommodations curriculum modifications differentiated instruction self-contained classroom instruction and collaborative teaching in inclusion settings.

The ability to administer interpret and report educational assessments

Demonstrated understanding on the processes and regulations which govern the special education process

The ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team using a collaborative decision making process to reach consensus

The ability to lead special education team meetings and oversee special education paperwork and maintain compliance with special education regulations

Other requirements that may be determined by the Coordinator/Principal/Superintendent

Lincoln Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754 the town has a rich history dating to our countrys Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education open space diversity and community involvement.

The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence offering innovative student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School which serves Lincoln-resident families Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

Interest in Lincoln Public Schools

Our districts core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning respect for every individual and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.

As a district we ensure that applicants are employed assigned and promoted without regard to their age race religion sex gender identity sexual orientation active military/veteran status disability national origin pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

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