<p>The Lower Rise Teacher will deliver specialized instruction and support to students ages 3-5 years old using behavioral and ABA methodologies. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing data-driven lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with parents, colleagues, and related service providers to create and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to meet individual student needs.</p> <p>The Teacher shall:</p> <ol> <li>Apply appropriate knowledge to curriculum content/instruction (including behavioral and ABA approach to instruction), plan lessons and align assessment of student learning, monitors students' understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments, using data-driven techniques </li><li>Collaborate with the Special Education Department Head/Team Chairperson, related service providers, and parents/guardians to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) addressing students' needs </li><li>Instruct students in basic foundation and living skills appropriate to functioning level, age, and school community </li><li>Function as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated approach to therapy </li><li>Collaborate with related services providers to coordinate the program needs of assigned students, and to ensure that accommodations and modifications are made in the general curriculum and school environment </li><li>Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, including leading small-group sessions with students </li><li>Provide continuous progress monitoring of student growth using data and assessments to support data collection for purposes of progress reports and placement </li><li>Analyze individual student data and use that information to develop measurable goals and objectives and corresponding lessons </li><li>Collaborate as needed with community agencies to ensure appropriate programming and coordination </li><li>Integrate specialized equipment such as audio-visual materials, computers, and adaptive equipment. </li><li>Proactively communicate with teacher colleagues and school administrators regarding the academic program, requirements, progress, and status of each student </li><li>Engage in consistent two-way communication with the parents/guardians to keep them apprised of student progress and gather feedback and information to support student learning and well-being </li><li>Collaborate with the BCBA to develop and implement behavior support plans in collaboration with the BCBA as well as monitor Instructional Assistants conducting such plans </li><li>Create a daily schedule/lesson plans incorporating Instructional Assistants </li><li>Plan and supervise Instructional Assistants in day-to-day instruction and data collection methods </li><li>Prepare materials to be used during the students' Extended School Year (ESY) </li><li>Participate in all required professional development events </li><li>Participate in all required school meetings, which are held for the purpose of improving both curricula and extracurricular activities </li><li>Maintain appropriate DESE licensure </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Early Childhood Coordinator. </li></ol>