LTS - Special Education Teacher

Title:                    LTS - Substantially Separate Special Education Teacher (Foundational

                        Learning Center - FLC Program) (Grades K-3)

Location:         1.0 FTE Stall Brook Elementary School                            

Reports to:       Principal and work collaboratively with the Elementary BCBA

Job Goals:       To teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Intellectual

                        Impairments, and a variety of other Developmental Delays and Developmental

                        Disabilities using evidence-based instructional practices based on the principles of

                        Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to ensure that students gain skills in the areas

                       of academics, functional communication, life skills, and social skills, with the goal

                       of building independence in all areas of their lives.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Work collaboratively as a member of the educational team
2. Develop and implement Individual Educational Programs (IEPs)
3. Collect and analyze data to develop and implement skill acquisition programs based on ABA principals (including, but not limited to, Discrete Trial Teaching programs, Task Analyses, Incidental Teaching, and Verbal Behavior)
4. Develop measurable goals and objectives in all domains of learning
5. Conduct behavioral observations and collaborate with the BCBA to complete Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Plans
6. Assist in the development and implementation of Behavior Plans
7. Develop, coordinate, and oversee student program components for Paraeducators working with students
8. Develop student and paraeducator schedules within the classroom
9. Consult with BCBA, Paraeducators, Special Education and Regular Education teachers and related service providers
10. Ensure that all components of the students’ IEPs are implemented
11. Collect and analyze data towards progress of the IEP goals and objectives including both skill acquisition and behavior management data
12. Consult with and assist inclusion teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students within the general and special education settings
13. Utilizing the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core Standards, develop and implement modified curriculum
14. Assess progress of effectiveness of curriculum modifications and behavior plans
15. Consult with team members regarding curriculum modifications, accommodations, and social skills
16. Administer and interpret standardized and informal assessments and write assessment reports
17. Attend IEP team meetings
18. Implement federal and state special education laws, regulations, and mandates
19. Communicate effectively with parents
20. Participate in district-wide and program-specific Professional Development, as needed
21. Assume such responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Director of Student Services, BCBA
22. Adheres to the adopted policy of the Bellingham School Committee
23. Any other duties and responsibilities as directed by Principal, Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Working knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations and mandates.
3. Work collaboratively with staff, parents, administrators.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Knowledge of Autism spectrum disorders and best practices and ability to implement social skills groups.
6. Ability to implement and utilize positive behavioral intervention strategies.
7. Is physically able to participate and complete the District’s Behavioral Safety Training Program: SafetyCare, as well as CPR training and meet the Physical Employment Requirements of both.
8. MA DESE Special Education Certification Required.