Special Education Teacher - Lawrence, MA

Special Education Teacher - Contract

Location: Lawrence, MA, 01841

Responsibilities:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Supporting the two-way language goals of the school

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or appropriate content subject area

  
  


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  3 years' experience preferred

  
  


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  Massachusetts Special Education License

  
  


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  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?!

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  Lucrative pay!

  
  


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  Long term contract!

  
  


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  Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available!

  
  


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  Principal is well respected and liked!