Team Specialist (.5) / Special Educator (.5)
Team Specialist (.5) / Special Educator (.5)
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Job Description
In compliance with state and federal laws Newton Public Schools is committed to equity anti-racism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY:This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the building-based student special education eligibility Special Educator provides an appropriate educational program for high school students with special needs. This teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students co-teach in a regular education department teach a substantially separate subject area class and support student acquisition of skills related to IEP goals. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with parents regular education teachers counselors and housemasters as well as contribute to the regular functioning and development of the Special Education Department and fulfill other responsibilities as a member of the broader school community.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Masters degree
- MA Special Education educator license
- Minimum of 5-years experience in special education
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Extensive understanding of special education regulations and laws
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer experience
- Ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders
EssentialJobDuties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
Facilitate Individual Education Programs (IEP) meetings
Manage procedure/timeline compliance
Support and provide information to families
Schedule meetings
Provide building-based staff professional development
Plan weekly building based special education team meeting
Collaborate with sending and receiving IEP team for transition pre-K/K and 5 th /6th
Attend Directors meetings
Attend monthly special education staff meeting
Coordinate IEP writing with providers Read and Sign IEPs
Conduct student evaluations as needed
Provide guidance in regulation compliance and services to staff
- Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing other job-related duties as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
Work is performed in both office and school environments
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel between multiple school locations (must possess valid drivers license)
- Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
