The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education teacher to serve as a special educator at the Lincoln St 3-5 Elementary School. The teacher will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized instruction for small groups and individuals on a pull out basis. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan for the effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs;
Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for students initially referred and for three-year reevaluations of caseload students;
Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems;
Schedule, prepare for, and attend Team meetings for caseload students;
Write comprehensive progress reports;
Collaborate with general education staff with respect to appropriate accommodations and modifications;
Communicate regularly with families of students on caseload;
Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals
Work collaboratively with special education team to improve supports, services and programming for students with disabilities
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
Must have a Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education;
Wilson/OG training/certification preferred
Must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about research-based interventions for children with disabilities;
Must possess demonstrated ability to develop positive behavior intervention plans;
Experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of formal and informal diagnostic assessment and evaluation tools;
Excellent writing and communication skills required
Experience in public school setting
Able to take initiative and work independently