PreschoolPreK Multi-age Classroom Teacher

Preschool/PreK Multi-age Classroom Teacher

Description:

The Multi-age Classroom Teacher is responsible for three and four-year-oldstudents based on the philosophy that having an age range of more than oneyear in a classroom provides opportunities for younger children to learn fromolder children. At the same time older children benefit from opportunities tolearn and grow at their own individual pace while engaging with their peers.The Multi-age model is designed to be an integrated looping model so thatchildren can have the same teacher in the same classroom for two consecutive years.

The Multi-age Classroom Teacher is a special education teacher responsiblefor the programming and implementation of Individualized Education Programservices by working collaboratively with ancillary service providers andparaprofessionals to improve performance of students using evidence-basedpractices. This teacher will provide differentiated instruction based on thecurriculum for all students. The goal for each student is to ensure kindergarten readiness.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Education/Special Education
• MA Licensure-PreK-8 Moderate Special Needs or Severe Special Needs and
• SEI Endorsement

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Education/Special Education
• 3 years experience working with students with Autism or 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 that are aligned with State Standards Collaboration with other general education teachers and other special education teachers Support students in a multi-age 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