Lawrence School: Special Education Teacher (Middle School)

Job Description:
The special education teacher will serve as the liaison for students with a range of mild to moderate special needs. Some students will receive a significant amount of instruction in small group settings, while others will spend most or all of their day in the general education setting

Qualifications:Massachusetts DESE certification and licensure required
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement required
Elementary co-teaching experience preferred
Knowledge and expertise using formal and informal assessments required
Knowledge and experience with competency based and/or proficiency based learning preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleague, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services
Superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Complete formal and informal assessments as part of the regulatory process
Monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
utilize data to inform the development of academic and social emotional goals
Provide individualized and small group support and instruction across content areas to target IEP goals and objectives
Collaborate with general education teacher to adapt curricular materials in order to meet the individual needs of students
Meet all timelines in the IEP process, including but not limited to participating in IEP meetings, developing IEPs and progress reports, completing evaluations and reevaluations.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.