Teacher, Spec. Ed.

Under the direction of the Educational Administrator, and under the daily supervision of the Team Leader, the Special Education Teacher will develop and teach curriculum to students with a variety of learning needs in a therapeutic and individualized learning environment. Also under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Special Education Teacher helps to develop and implement student IEPs, attends team meetings, and writes quarterly progress reports. The Special Education teacher will communicate with parents regarding academic performance as needed and will perform other duties as assigned by the Educational Administrator or Director.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises classroom staff and students in classrooms and milieu

• Helps develop IEPs, integrates IEPs goals and objectives into lesson planning

• Develops, modifies, and implements curriculum to meet student need

• Follows Massachusetts State Curriculum Framework

• Works cooperatively with clinical staff to problem-solve, address student need

• Supports student access to sensory diets throughout day

• Provides social pragmatic supports to students throughout day

• Assists students with social-emotional processing as needed

• Supports students during nonacademic periods such as lunch and sensory break

Qualifications

Special Education or General Education licensure or waiver

Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Education, or related field.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Flexibility, team-oriented, problem solving with strong therapeutic classroom skill

Ability to effectively teach and support students with diverse learning need

EEO Statement

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.