Special Education Teacher

March 6, 2024 GRANBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER EAST MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Special Education Teacher Job Goal: To help students with disabilities learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women in accordance with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Pupil Services Education, Work Experience, and Licensure: Required: Department of Education License as a Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities PK-8). Preferred: Prior work experience as a Special Education Teacher. Competency in use of current related educational technology. Performance Responsibilities: *Provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities consistent with state and federal regulations. * Provides intervention as needed to identify students. *Design and implement high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities. *Utilize assessment data to monitor student progress, develop Individual Educations Programs (IEPs) and inform instruction. *Act as the liaison for special education students on caseload as assigned, and chair annual review meetings. *Participate in IEP Team Meetings (annual, initial, 3 year re-evaluation, interim). *Collaborate with general education colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to monitor IEP implementation and service delivery. *Facilitate an inclusive model of special education within the Granby Public Schools community (provide resources, model best practices, disseminate strategies, etc.). *Adapt curriculum and materials in accordance with the principles of Universal Design. *Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed. *Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of Granby Public Schools and responsive to the needs of our student population. *Maintain ongoing communication with parents and colleagues. *Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork. *Supervise special education paraprofessionals. *Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A). *Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy. *Any other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal and Director of Pupil Services Special Knowledge/Ability Required for the Position: Must be able to work collaboratively with faculty and parents/guardians to promote the educational development of students. Has the ability to interact respectfully with teachers, parents, students and community members to promote a positive view of the school. Ability to respond appropriately to criticism from parents/guardians. Ability to work as a member of a team to promote the mission and goals of the school. Environmental Conditions: The employee is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids. Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines. The Granby Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Granby Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or homelessness and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study. Adopted 08/13/2022 Granby Public Schools