Pre-school Inclusion Special Education Teacher

DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Head Teacher and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The teacher will create a positive, highly structured learning environment with clear expectations and predictable routines to effectively deliver instruction to students.  The teacher is responsible for assessment of each student's individual needs, individualization of the curriculum, development of IEPs as appropriate and coordination with team members to support achievement of social, emotional and academic goals.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education, Special Education, or related field
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure
• SEI Endorsement
• Skilled at working with other ancillary service professionals 
• Ability to supervise one or more educational assistants
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
• Ability to acquire and maintain approved physical intervention and de-escalation certification

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Education and/or Special Education
• 3 or more years of preschool teaching experience
• Dual Licensure in English as a Second Language
• Experience working in an urban public schools setting
• EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring value to the district culture and diversity.

DUTIES

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses students' academic needs including participation in Battelle Evaluations for incoming students from Early Intervention and reporting on assessment results at Team Meetings.
• Identified students' individual needs and led the team in the development of individual education plans.
• Plans, selects, and teaches academic curriculum using the common core and developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum, in conjunction with individual treatment plans, provides social skills instruction supporting students' social emotional/behavioral goals.
• Supports students both in the general education and small group setting as determined by the IEP Team and in accordance with their IEP services.
• Supporting students with toileting goals as appropriate per their IEP. 
• Consultation with general education teachers, ancillary service providers including OT, SLP, PT, BCBA, etc.
• Communicates with parents on student progress including at Conferences, Team Meetings, and during written progress reporting periods.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.  
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.  
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Head Teacher, and the Director of Special Education. 

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.