Special Education Teacher-Elementary

Newton Public Schools

Newton, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Case Management, Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Fine Art, Furniture Moving, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Performing Arts, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, School Attendance, Secondary School, Special Education, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Newton, MA

POSTED

1 day ago

Department: Fine and Performing Arts

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt; Unit A

Reports to: School Principal; Special Education Administrator

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committedto equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's 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: The Special Education Teacher provides an appropriate educational program for elementary 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:

Requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively
Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
Co-teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject
Prepare students for transition to post-high school life
Communication with school personnel outside of the department and parents
Attendance at departmental and school-wide meetings
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:

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary, including responding to students who are physically unsafe, using physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process, and moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Newton Public Schools

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