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Lawrence Family Development Charter School

34 West Street
Lawrence, MA, United States

Phone: 978-697-4559
Web Site: www.lfdcs.org

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Special Education Teacher


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Job ID:

20761

Location:

Lawrence, MA, United States 

Category:

Education

Salary:

commensurate with experience per year
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Job Views:

690

Zip Code:

01841

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

05.18.2023
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Occupations:

Education: Special Education

Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements:

  • 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