We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.Objective:
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact.
Responsibilities:
Design and carryout developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
Guide classroom staff in implementing goals of children
Provide direct individual and/or group instruction
Provide trans-disciplinary programming through consultation with professional and therapeutic staff
Conduct thorough educational evaluations necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
When scheduled, prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students assigned
Provide assistance in feeding, toileting, dressing skills and ADLs
Implement social skills training program
Utilize various techniques to provide sensory diets for students
Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access
Daily maintenance of supplies, equipment, and departmental space
Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements and uses indirect time appropriately
Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming
Facilitate ongoing parent contact and encourage family involvement
Develop appropriate individual IEP consistent with training in a timely way
Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
Certification as a Special Education teacher
Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities
Familiar with special education assessment tools
Knowledge of curriculum design and development
Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS alternative assessments
Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the provision of Special Education and the Special Education process
Terms of Employment:
Reports to: School Principal
Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.