Special Education Teacher

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

Position: TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Job Description: To improve learning outcomes for students by delivering instruction and support services as detailed within a students Individual Education Plan 504 Plan or to assist staff focused on supporting the school and teams teaching and learning initiatives.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Direct assignment to the building principal for routine administrative matters and to the Supervisor of Special Needs for the delivery of services identified in the IEP and related program issues.
2. To perform all duties listed herein and other appropriate tasks assigned by the Supervisor of Special Needs.
3. In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson the School Psychologist and such otherspecial needs staff members as involved performs diagnostic assessments of children suspected of or diagnosed as having special needs.
4. In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson consults regularly with Regular Education and Special Education Teachers regarding ways to meet the needs of those special needs students assigned to their classrooms.
5. Work with school staff to promote maximum integration of children with special needs
6. To participate actively in the evaluation process and TEAM meetings.
7. To chair all perfunctory Review and Annual Review Meetings of students.
8. To administer educational assessments for Annual Reviews and Re-evaluations.
9. To assist in the development of appropriate educational plans as directed by the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson.
10. Insure the orderly and timely implementation of those educational plans developed
11. To confer with the parents of special needs students as needed.
12. To assist the Evaluation Chairperson and other assigned staff in maintenance of required records.
13. To submit to the Principal the Director the Supervisor of Special Education schedules and reports as required including semi-annual Pupil Reports and Annual Review.
14. To collaborate with other Special Educators and Regular Education Teachers on cases requiring joint participation in implementing educational plans.

Required Qualifications:

1. A Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with a major emphasis on Special Education.
2. Appropriate Valid Massachusetts license K-12 teaching experience.
3. Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in regular and/or special education settings.
4. Demonstrated commitment to diversity ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction and closing the achievement gap.
5. Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.
6. Experience in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
7. Manage time and resources effectively.
8. Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching and competencies.
9. Knowledge of methods to integrate information literacy technology and 21st Century Skills into the MA Curriculum Frameworks or Common Core Standards.

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Terms of Employment: Continued employment is contingent on work performance program need and funding.

Salary: In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association contract:

Closing Date for Applications: Until filled