Grades 4 & 5 Sub-Separate Classroom Teacher

Grades 4 &5 Sub-Separate Classroom Teacher

Description:
The grades 4 and 5 sub-separate classroom teacher is a special education teacher responsible for the programming and implementation of Individualized Education Program services for students with cognitive developmental disabilities in a small group setting. The Sub-Separate Teacher will work collaboratively with ancillary services providers and paraprofessionals to improve performance of students using evidence- based practices. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each students readiness to learn.

Requirements:
-Bachelors Degree in Education/Special Education
-MA Licensure-PreK-8 Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities
-SEI Endorsement

Preferred Requirements:
-Masters Degree
-3 years experience working with students with developmental disabilities
-Experience in applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Duties:
-Create a safe and respectful learning environment with clear and consistent schedules and routines
-Daily application of the basic principles of ABA
-Plan and facilitate lessons and accommodations for in person learning that are aligned with State Standards
-Collaboration with general education teachers and other special education teachers
-Support students in accessing the inclusion setting; promote school-wide respect of differences and inclusion
-Create a system for motivating students to perform at their potential use of positive reinforcement
-Follow individual behavior support plans collect data on behaviors and consult regarding effectiveness of interventions

-Implement de-escalation procedures and respond to challenging behaviors with
respect and preserving the dignity of students
-Provide social modeling scripts and social skills instruction
-Support students in toilet training routines
-Supervise daily activities of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom
-Collaborate with ancillary service providers (i.e. SLP OT PT BCBA) to provide a whole-child approach to learning
-Support students in increasing communication skills including the use of visuals AAC devices PECS etc.
-Implement IEP accommodations collect data on IEP goals and report out on progress in all areas including academics behavior and social skills as required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for students
receiving Special Education services
-Participate in Team meetings report out on student progress in parent friendly language and propose new programming accommodations as needed
-Evaluate students as necessary according to their IEP timeline
-Two-way culturally responsive ongoing communication with parents
-Participation in de-escalation and physical management training as offered by the district when appropriate

Salary:
Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association. SY 26- 27. Pay Range - $65178 - $125654.

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not
discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on
the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness
sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation
genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based
intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with
their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

IC