QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
• Professional Certification: MA DESE licensure in Special Education; SEI Endorsement
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• Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable

• AP Certification preferred
• Specialized Knowledge: child development, curriculum frameworks, curriuculum accommodations and modifications, assessments, IEPs and progress reports, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), inclusive practices, progress monitoring, cultural proficiency and anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) assistive technology
• CORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.
• Preferred Experience:
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• Teaching English Language Learners and in a diverse public school setting

• Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs
• Experience creating SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) IEP and progress goalsExperience assessing student progress and writing data-supported progress reports
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• Highly desirable to have experience with:

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• Co-Teaching

• Balanced Literacy
• Play-based instruction
• Project-based learning
• FOCUS on Early Learning Curriculum
• Building Blocks Math
• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• Technology Integration
• Assistive technology
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
• Zones of Regulation
• Social Thinking
• Required Skills:
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• Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment

• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district and IEP goals and the abilities, needs, and interests of students to whom assigned
• Implement instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations where needed
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design
• Empower students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, and feelings and implement learned strategies
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Integrate technology in order to enhance student learning
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

The Special Education Teacher has supervisory responsibilities for any paraeducators who may be assigned to his/her/their classroom. In this capacity, the Special Educator is expected to direct and coach the paraeducators, offer timely and appropriate feedback related to job performance, and partner with the paraeducators to provide engaged learning with their shared students.