<p>Long-term substitute positions in a public day school setting supporting middle school-age students with moderate/severe disabilities in the areas of academics, functional life skills, vocation, and community-based instruction.</p> <p>Responsibilities Include:</p> <p>Develop and implement academic lessons following Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and differentiate/modify those lessons according to students' Individualized Education Plans. Create, modify, and differentiate lessons based on the individual needs of students Utilize instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including planning for individual, small, and/or whole group activities Implement behavior plans and other intervention strategies Collaborate with appropriate staff and/or parents to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Conduct developmental or educational evaluations and observations; write and present reports for team consideration Conduct or supervise data collection, summarize results for student records and prepare written progress reports Ensure required paperwork is completed and submitted according to their designated timeline Develop and maintain student's portfolio assessment based on the curriculum and individual IEP objectives Assign tasks to support staff and review their daily work with students Communicate student progress to parent/guardians and serve as a liaison between parents and the school Collaborate and communicate with other professionals including building administrators, related service providers, Special Education Director, and consultants, to develop approaches that benefit each student to assure that making effective progress Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult services where appropriate</p> <p>Preferred Skills: Strong communication skills Knowledge of curriculum modification, assistive technology, augmentative communication and behavioral supports Experience with behavior management/de-escalation strategies Possesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in school Demonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth, as opposed to deficits Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills Willingness to try various approaches, depending on student needs Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other special education staff and other colleagues in a professional manner Excellent organizational and time management skills Utilize data and reflection to plan for supports and interventions Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems</p> <p>Minimum Requirements: DESE Licensure Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) SEI Endorsement</p> <p>Reports To: Building principal and special education team administrator Director of Special Education & Special Education Coordinator</p>