Full-time positions supporting High School age students with mild/moderate disabilities (primarily Emotional) in the areas of social skills academics life skills and vocation in a Substantially Separate setting.Responsibilities
Develop and implement academic lessons following the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and differentiate/modify those lessons according to students Individualized Education Plans.Create and implement modified and differentiated lessonsUtilize instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including planning for individual small and/or whole group activitiesImplement intervention strategiesCollaborate with appropriate staff and/or parents to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP)Collaborate and communicate with program-based guidance counselorsCollaborate and communicate with other professionals including building administrators related service providers the Special Education Director and consultants to develop approaches that benefit each student to ensure that they make effective progressConduct developmental or educational evaluations and observations; write and present reports for team considerationEnsure required paperwork is completed and submitted according to their designated timeline Assign tasks to support staff and review their daily work with studentsCommunicate student progress to parents/guardians and serve as a liaison between parents and the schoolAssist students transitioning to adult services where appropriateReports To:Building principal and special education team administratorDirector of Special Education & Special Education CoordinatorMinimum RequirementsDESE Licensure Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12SEI EndorsementPreferred SkillsKnowledge of Emotional Disability criteriaStrong communication skillsKnowledge of curriculum modification and assistive technologyPossesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in schoolDemonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth as opposed to deficitsWillingness to try various approaches depending on student needsAbility to collaborate and communicate effectively with other special education staff and other colleagues in a professional mannerExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problemsQuincy 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 Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identityreligion 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