25-26 Special Education Teacher â SPARK Program Hill-Roberts Elementary (Kâ4)
25-26 Special Education Teacher â SPARK Program Hill-Roberts Elementary (Kâ4)
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Job Description
Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective diverse and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment thatfosters respect and dignity for all.
25-26 Special Education Teacher SPARK Program
Hill-Roberts Elementary (K4)
Position Summary:
The SPARK program provides a highly structured environment to develop students academic social awareness social communication and self-regulation skills to create positive relationships with peers in the least restrictive environment. Students are supported in generalizing skills across school environments as needed. Students have been identified with moderate to significant needs in academics social awareness social communication and/or self-regulation.
At Hill-Roberts the SPARK classroom operates as a collaborative team composed of two special education teachers and multiple paraprofessionals working closely together to support the success of all students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree preferred
Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK8) or Severe (All)
Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable
JOB GOAL/PURPOSE: To promote and develop successful learning for students within the program manage an assigned caseload maintain regular communication with students their parents and appropriate staff members and develop revise and implement IEPs as required by law and regulation. The Teacher in the Spark Program effectively supports the education of students whoexhibit social communication academic and/or social emotional needs that impact their schoolexperiences
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education
Key Responsibilities:
Co-lead the SPARK classroom with a fellow special educator planning and delivering instruction aligned with district goals.
Utilizes ABA principles within whole class small group and 1:1 instruction.
Collaborates closely with the other SPARK teacher and a team of paraprofessionals to provide consistent individualized student support.
Works jointly with general education and related service staff to ensure implementation of students IEPs and to meet diverse student needs.
Promotes a positive classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates plans into meaningful learning experiences.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to meet individual needs including students with special needs.
Organizes and maintains accurate and complete records of student activities achievement and attendance.
Encourages parental involvement and maintains effective communication with families.
Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members to assess curriculum and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
Supervises students during activities outside the classroom during the school day including school transportation.
Administers standardized tests as required by the district.
Preferred EXPERIENCE:
Safety Care or CPI training preferred
12 years experience as a special educator
Training or work experience in ABA
MA DESE SEI Endorsement preferred (e.g. culturally responsive teaching)
Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system withPOWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources Employment Opportunities and the job link toTalentEd Hire Proto apply for this job.
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E.O.E.
The Attleboro Public Schools does not in any education program or activity that it operates discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race* color sex sexual orientation gender identity sex stereotypes sex characteristics religion disability age genetic-information active military/veteran status marital status familial status pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition homelessness ancestry ethnic background national origin immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Districts Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at .
*race to include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.
Employment Type
Full-Time
