Job Description
Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancies for the - School Year
The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.
Position: Special Education Teacher (ASD)
Location: Parker Middle School (grades 5-6)
General Description: The primary responsibility of this position is working with middle school students with Autism who require ABA methodology of instruction to access the curriculum. Services are within a substantially separate setting and require severe DESE licensure. Programming will focus on the academic and behavioral needs of the students assigned to this teacher as liaison. This position
--Create and design the aspects of schedule, routines, and transitions that promote development and learning
-Design, supervise and implement students¿ IEP plans
-Develop curriculum modifications and adaptations, and provide training/consult to assure -implementation in the general education classroom.
-Develop and maintain individual curriculum binders for students utilizing the ACE specialized curriculum.
-Participate & facilitate IEP Team meetings.
-Write effective IEPs for students
-Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress in order to make decisions about programming and write quarterly progress reports.
-Effectively work with a team of professionals to coordinate services
-Undertake various diagnostic testing that identifies student capabilities and recognizes student progress on timely basis ·
-Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate meaningful inclusion as appropriate for individual students.
-Administer various diagnostic achievement assessments as appropriate that identifies student capabilities as part of the reevaluation process for students.
-Write effective evaluation reports summarizing findings and making recommendations for assigned students.
Job Categories: Special Education > Autism
Job Requirements
Successful candidates will hold a Master¿s degree in special education from an accredited college or university
-MA DESE Teaching License-- Severe Disabilities license is required
-Strong knowledge of the Principals of ABA.
-Experience working with students with Autism.
-Experience working with the ACE Curriculum preferred.
-Ability to consistently implement behavior support plans
-Ability to manage and support multiple ABA para-educators in order to establish effective programming.
-Experience in modifying and adapting curriculum to assure students can access the curriculum.
-Ability to effectively consult and work collaboratively with various service providers and support staff.
-Solid organizational skills.
-Experience with IEP development is required.
-Solid understanding of the IEP process, state and federal regulations.
-Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Application Questions
The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.
1. Please share some examples of special education strategies you have used to support the academic, social, emotional or behavioral needs of your students with ASD.
Short Essay (Answer limited to characters, including spaces)
2. 1) How did you hear about this open position? 2) Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools and if so, please list previous position(s).
Short Essay (Answer limited to characters, including spaces)
Contact Information
Joshua Blagg, Principal
75 Graniteville Road
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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