<p>Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.</p> <p>25-26 Special Education Teacher - SPARK Program</p> <p>Hill-Roberts Elementary (K-4)</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The SPARK program provides a highly structured environment to develop students' academic, social awareness, social communication, and self-regulation skills to create positive relationships with peers in the least restrictive environment. Students are supported in generalizing skills across school environments as needed. Students have been identified with moderate to significant needs in academics, social awareness, social communication, and/or self-regulation.</p> <p>At Hill-Roberts, the SPARK classroom operates as a collaborative team, composed of two special education teachers and multiple paraprofessionals, working closely together to support the success of all students.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's Degree preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Massachusetts Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) or Severe (All)</p> </li><li> <p>Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable</p> </li></ul> <p>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. The Teacher in the Spark Program effectively supports the education of students who exhibit social communication, academic, and/or social emotional needs that impact their school experiences</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Co-lead the SPARK classroom with a fellow special educator, planning and delivering instruction aligned with district goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes ABA principles within whole class, small group, and 1:1 instruction.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates closely with the other SPARK teacher and a team of paraprofessionals to provide consistent, individualized student support.</p> </li><li> <p>Works jointly with general education and related service staff to ensure implementation of students' IEPs and to meet diverse student needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Promotes a positive classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.</p> </li><li> <p>Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates plans into meaningful learning experiences.</p> </li><li> <p>Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to meet individual needs, including students with special needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Organizes and maintains accurate and complete records of student activities, achievement, and attendance.</p> </li><li> <p>Encourages parental involvement and maintains effective communication with families.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members to assess curriculum and participate in faculty meetings and committees.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervises students during activities outside the classroom during the school day, including school transportation.</p> </li><li> <p>Administers standardized tests as required by the district.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Safety Care or CPI training preferred</p> </li><li> <p>1-2 years experience as a special educator</p> </li><li> <p>Training or work experience in ABA</p> </li><li> <p>MA DESE, SEI Endorsement preferred (e.g., culturally responsive teaching)</p> </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>INTERNAL - Click the Internal link in the upper right section of the page or log in as Internal.</p> <p>E.O.E.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. </li></ul>