Cambridge, MA30+ days ago
Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities Provide explicit instruction and/or support in reading, literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific to the students present levels of functioning and performance Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning Collaborate with general education special education and related services staff Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals, objectives, learning approaches, content, and support Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting Any related duties as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent, Special Education, Director, and/or Coordinator of the Office of Student Services with mild-moderate special needs. As the incoming Special Educator, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: • Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students areas of eligibility (i.e., autism, academic behavior, learning, etc.) • Above-average skills in collaboration • Excellent skills in oral and written communication • Demonstrated ability in collaborating and supporting parents and families • Demonstrated ability to problem solve • Demonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices, including various co-teaching approaches • General knowledge of various formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and skills • General knowledge of state and federal special education guidelines and requirements.