Special Education Teacher

The Special Education teacher is responsible for delivering the instructional program as outlined in a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and for carrying out all planning, supervision, and assessment of students in accord with the states' regulations and the school's mission, policies and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the instructional program for students to reflect the goals of students' IEPs.
• Ensure sufficient instructional time, consistent discipline practices, and integration with the support and enrichment curriculum instruction.
• Participate in the monthly RTI (Response to Intervention) meetings for assigned grade levels.
• Meet weekly with grade-level classroom teachers to plan modifications of curriculum.
• Complete all required documentation as required by law or by school administration.
• Supervise a paraprofessional, if assigned, by assigning relevant tasks and instructional responsibilities commensurate with experience and ability.
• Assist with standardized test administration or accommodations as requested by Head of School.
• Communicate with parents to ensure a cooperative family partnership in accord with the school's mission and to increase student achievement.
• Support the two-way language goals of the school.
• Participate in and adopt school-based professional learning, innovations, and technology advances.
• Participate in Special Education trainings as requested by the Director of Special Education.
• Invest in personal and professional development through on-going training in accord with an approved professional development plan.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or appropriate content subject area
• 3 years' experience preferred
• Massachusetts Special Education License
• SEI endorsed or become SEI endorsed by the end of the first year
• Strong commitment to education reform initiatives, particularly raising educational equity for low-income and linguistic minority students
• Experience teaching urban students of Hispanic backgrounds preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a team member of the grade-level staff and school community
• Commitment to the specific mission and goals of LFDCS
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills