Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse group of highly effective and culturally responsive staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness and inclusivity to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Special Education Teacher: Sub Sep (Insights) Program

Thacher Elementary School (K-4)

The program provides a highly structured environment that uses the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis(ABA) to develop social and academic skills. A multimodal, multi-sensory language-based approach is utilized to develop communication.  Students receive individualized and small group instruction and staff supports to develop daily living skills. Positive behavioral supports and sensory tools are utilized to develop self-regulation. Communication between home, school, and outside service providers, so as to ensure the generalization of skills across environments, is an important component of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:          

Master’s Degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) or Severe (ALL)

Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:     

To promote and develop successful learning for students within the program, manage an assigned caseload, maintain regular communication with students, their parents, and appropriate staff members, and develop, revise,  and implement IEPs as required by law and regulation. 

REPORTS TO:                    

Building Principal and/or Assistant Director of Special Education/Director of Special Education

Essential Responsibilities

o Completes all special education requirements including progress reports, IEP development, and facilitation of annual review meetings. 

Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

o Utilizes ABA principles within whole class, small group, and 1:1 instruction.

o Collaborates with general education and related service staff to ensure implementation of students' IEPs and meeting student needs.

o Promotes a positive classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

o Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

o Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

o Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

o Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

o Coordinates with other early childhood and/or elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

o Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation and personal care including toileting.

o Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

EXPERIENCE: 

Safety Care trained preferred

1-2 years as a special educator

Training or work experience in ABA

Teachtown

ELL and SEL training preferred ie culturally responsive teaching

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.  Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com.  Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job. 

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E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.