[Hiring] Special Education Teacher @Fall River Public Schools

Role Description

To improve learning outcomes for students by delivering instruction and support services as detailed within a student's Individual Education Plan, 504 Plan, or to assist staff focused on supporting the school and team's teaching and learning initiatives.

• Direct assignment to the building principal for routine administrative matters and to the Supervisor of Special Needs for the delivery of services identified in the IEP, and related program issues.
• Perform all duties listed herein and other appropriate tasks assigned by the Supervisor of Special Needs.
• In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, the School Psychologist and other special needs staff members, perform diagnostic assessments of children suspected of, or diagnosed as having, special needs.
• Consult regularly with Regular Education and Special Education Teachers regarding ways to meet the needs of those special needs students assigned to their classrooms.
• Work with school staff to promote maximum integration of children with special needs.
• Participate actively in the evaluation process and TEAM meetings.
• Chair all perfunctory Review and Annual Review Meetings of students.
• Administer educational assessments for Annual Reviews and Re-evaluations.
• Assist in the development of appropriate educational plans as directed by the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson.
• Ensure the orderly and timely implementation of those educational plans developed.
• Confer with the parents of special needs students, as needed.
• Assist the Evaluation Chairperson and other assigned staff in maintenance of required records.
• Submit to the Principal, the Director, the Supervisor of Special Education schedules and reports as required, including semi-annual Pupil Reports and Annual Review.
• Collaborate with other Special Educators and Regular Education Teachers on cases requiring joint participation in implementing educational plans.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major emphasis on Special Education.
• Appropriate Valid Massachusetts license, K-12 teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in regular and/or special education settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction, and closing the achievement gap.
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
• Manage time and resources effectively.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching and competencies.
• Knowledge of methods to integrate information literacy, technology and 21st Century Skills into the MA Curriculum Frameworks or Common Core Standards.

Requirements

• The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Benefits

• In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract.
• Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.
• Salary ranges from $59,491-$105,164 from Step 2 to Step 12, Bachelor's Degree-CAGS/Doctorate Degree.