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Middle School Special Education Teacher

Anova Education, Amherst, MA, United States


Overview
The Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking a full-time, highly qualified Special Education Teacher to work with students with mild/moderate disabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with middle school core content teachers to support students.

Responsibilities

Preparing and providing specially designed instruction

Preparing, adapting, and delivering differentiated lessons (instruction, assignments, and assessment)

Preparing and adapting teaching materials

Checking and assessing student work and providing meaningful feedback

Participation in IEP meetings

Liaison and regular communication with families, professionals and outside agencies

Providing written input for IEPs and progress reports

Collaboration and coordination with paraeducators

Collaboration and planning with general education teachers

Collaboration and consultation with related service providers

Collaboration and consultation with guidance and other mental health team providers

Provide expertise for colleagues on areas related to special education (legal mandates, adapting lessons and student work, assessing progress, grading)

Experience with small group instruction and co-teaching

Use of assistive technology to promote student achievement

Effective classroom management skills and positive behavior management techniques

Qualifications

MA DESE Moderate Disabilities (PK-8 or 5-12) License Required

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