Special Education High School Teachers - 2024/2025 Location: Burlington High School Job Goal: The special education teacher coordinates and provides programming for children with disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills. Duties and Responsibilities 1) Assess the capabilities and skills of each assigned student for instruction and seek means to assist each student in learning effectively in the area assigned. 2) Design and implement programs using pull-out/inclusion for students eligible to receive Special Education services. This includes but is not limited to, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and activities of daily living Collect data and use data to create specially designed plans and guide instruction 3) Conduct evaluations under the Special Education Laws and in such a manner as to: Review the educationally relevant information on students; Design and administer a relevant learning style and achievement assessment battery; Prepare a written report of findings; Summarize assessment findings and recommend pertinent educational strategies/programming at the TEAM meeting, which contributes to the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Attend TEAM meetings of students evaluated. 4) Complete the paperwork process associated with special education including, but not limited to, the development of IEPs, timelines and progress reports. 5) Advise and assist teachers in the diagnostic and remedial measures and specific procedures used in overcoming learning difficulties or social maladjustments of students. Provides/implements modifications of curriculum materials to address the learning difficulties of students. Oversee instructional assistants assigned to your Program Create their schedules to support students Train instructional assistants on student plans and programs Collaborate with instructional assistants to develop activities and lessons around targeted skills Collaborate with general education teachers, social workers, Team Chairpersons, School Psychologists, specialists, other related service providers, and outside agencies consulting with your program to support your students' overall developmental areas 6) Prepare and maintain such records as required or necessary to facilitate a flow of information among staff and others. 7) Communicate/consult with parents so as to: Keep parents informed of student progress; Involve parents, to the maximum extent possible, in efforts directed at IEP goal attainment and student success. 8) Develop a personal plan for professional development in collaboration with the Building Principal and Director of Special Education. 9) Attend all professional meetings that are scheduled by the Superintendent of Schools or Director of Special Education, or building Principal. 10) Ensure that all Massachusetts Special Education Regulations are followed and implemented. 11) Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Special Education and/or building team chair. Requirements: Master’s degree in special education preferred. DESE certification in moderate or severe special needs required. OG certification preferred Good organizational and communication skills, experience in delivering co-teaching, 1:1, and small group instruction. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children diagnosed with disabilities as well as leadership experience/skills. Compensation: In accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract Start Date: Immediately Burlington's student body represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. Our goal is for our staff to reflect the global diversity of our student population. We welcome applications from dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who positively impact student learning and growth, are competent working in a diverse environment and reflect the diversity of our student body. Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer " />

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Special Education Teachers High School 2024/2025

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