Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Embedded Systems, Functional Programming Languages, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Program Evaluation, Record Keeping, Service Delivery, Special Education, Student Conduct, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Special Education Teacher - Practical Application of Curriculum/Skills (PACS)
Assist administrators, teachers and staff in developing individualized educational programs (IEP) and provide direct instruction to students with disabilities.
- Select teaching strategies for implementing IEP goals and objectives for assigned students.
- Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to the students'' changing needs.
- Coordinate specialized instruction with regular education curriculum as appropriate.
- Establish classroom management programs for students.
- Train and supervise paraprofessionals as required.
- Develop Life Skills and Functional Academics Program that are embedded in the curriculum throughout the school day.
- Act as the conduit between service providers for seamless and inclusionary delivery of services.
- Prepare and apply current special education practices and theories inclusive of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Establish, monitor and adjust behavior management plans for individual students needs.
- Work cooperatively with staff to implement, train and monitor specialized behavior plans with appropriate students.
- Develop curriculum and programs to reflect current abilities of students'' specialized needs.
- Access available resources, personnel, literature, research and professional development for personal growth.
- Complete all required reports and IEPs in an accurate and timely manner.
- Work effectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals regarding needs of students for assuring appropriate learning experiences.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, staff and students.
- Inform Building Principal/staff on progress of assigned students.
- Maintain data systems to accurately record student information.
Conduct appropriate assessments to determine program eligibility and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Salary according to the Agreement between the Norwood School Committee and the Norwood Teachers'' Association (Unit A)