Special Education teacher - Autism program [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools•Malden, MA

About The Position

This position involves teaching in a substantially separate classroom, as well as creating opportunities for meaningful inclusion as appropriate. Candidates should have demonstrated experience teaching and supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as skills in collaboration and working with students with challenging behaviors. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

Massachusetts Teacher of Students with Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities license (required).
SEI Teacher Endorsement (required)
A deep and abiding belief that all students can learn; a firm commitment to do right by all kids

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban settings preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct intensive ABA instruction and direct teaching of social thinking, language and skills to students.
Manage and implement plans and data collection based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Create opportunities for meaningful inclusion in general education classrooms, exploratory classes, and the school community for all students.
Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications, as needed, to the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques, approaches and technologies, in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Set high expectations for all students.
Scaffold, differentiate instruction and use instructional practices that challenge, motivate and engage all learners.
Facilitate a classroom environment that provides predictable routines and structure and is physically and emotionally safe and welcoming for all students.
Manage a liaison caseload of students, including completion of all required paperwork, developing and implementing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs), running annual review meetings, IEP and goal/objective writing and completing progress reports quarterly.
Adhere to state and federal special education laws, regulations, and mandates.
Build relationships with caregivers, encourage their involvement and communicate with them regularly through Parent Square, phone calls, emails, meetings and progress notes.
Work collaboratively and communicate as an active team member with building principal, special education Program Manager, general education teachers, BCBA, RBT, paraprofessionals, school adjustment counselors, and other staff.
Attend professional development sessions as assigned.