Special Education Teacher - Language Based Learning Disability Program (Leap)

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher (Language Based Program)

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification in Special Education

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director, Principal and/or other Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide instruction to students in both, the Special Education Setting and the General Education setting.

• Must possess a strong background in design and implementation of elementary curriculum, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior management programs, such as ABA.

• Experience with being part of the instructional support team, including classroom teachers, auxiliary special education support service providers, BCBA's, etc.

• Experience working with a team of Special Education and General Education professionals and paraprofessionals.

• Experience with IEP drafting and progress monitoring through the collection of data across the academic year.

• Experience with assessment and eligibility determination

• Demonstrated results-oriented instruction utilizing various reading, math, and written language programs.

• Demonstrated relationship building and communication skills with parents and other community liaisons.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

• Serve on committees as assigned.

• Remain current on instructional practices in education, (e.g. instructional technology)

Woburn Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud member of Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education