DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of program design, curriculum and instruction, and behavior management.
• Support/Provide instruction in the inclusion setting
• Complete academic assessments for evaluation meetings (initials, reevaluations, additional assessments) as needed
• Facilitate special education meetings
• Plan effective instructional strategies for adapting or modifying the general curriculum to meet the various needs of individual students 
• Participate in curriculum development as required 
• Participate in the development of, and oversee implementation of IEP'S for students eligible for special education 
• Conduct academic assessments/evaluations of student abilities and needs and serves as a member of IEP meetings 
• Collect and analyze student performance data to determine the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are being met 
• Assist students with both academic and social/emotional goals as stated in Individualized Education Plans 
• Develop personal relationships with the student's parents or guardians and works to establish with them an understanding and cooperative relationship based on the student's individual needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with educational assistants, teachers, administration, and parents
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information regarding students 
• Understanding and familiarity with the Special Education process and regulations 
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives. 
• Do baseline testing to determine educational needs and develop a strategic plan to address weaknesses. 
• Maintains accurate, complete records
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator

DEGREE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students identified with specific learning and other disabilities
• Experience writing Individualized Education Plans and progress reports Experience running Special Education Meetings preferred
• ESPED experience preferred 
• Wilson/Orton Gillingham training preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License: Moderate Disabilities K-8.
• Safety Care Training preferred (training will be provided if not previously completed).
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement