Special Education Teacher - Lawrence, MA

Special Education Teacher - Contract

Location: Lawrence, MA, 01841

Responsibilities:

• Delivering the instructional program as outlined in a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)

• Carrying out all planning, supervision, and assessment of students in accord with the states' regulations and the school's mission, policies and practices

• Providing the instructional program for students to reflect the goals of students' IEPs

• Ensuring sufficient instructional time, consistent discipline practices, and integration with the support and enrichment curriculum instruction

• Participating in the monthly RTI (Response to Intervention) meetings for assigned grade levels

• Meeting weekly with grade-level classroom teachers to plan modifications of curriculum

• Completing all required documentation as required by law or by school administration

• Supervising a paraprofessional, if assigned, by assigning relevant tasks and instructional responsibilities commensurate with experience and ability

• Assisting with standardized test administration or accommodations as requested by Head of School

• Communicating with parents to ensure a cooperative family partnership in accord with the school's mission and to increase student achievement

• Supporting the two-way language goals of the school

• Participating in and adopting school-based professional learning, innovations, and technology advances

• Participating in Special Education trainings as requested by the Director of Special Education

• Investing in personal and professional development through on-going training in accord with an approved professional development plan

Qualifications:

• 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

If that's you, let's talk! 

What's in it for you?!

• Lucrative pay!

• Long term contract!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available!

• Principal is well respected and liked!