DUTIES:
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities in the classroom setting and community (school and outside community as allowed) that focus on education/career training, employment, independent living, and community participation. Plan, modify, and differentiate instruction. Be responsible for providing education that is consistent with IEP goals and objectives as well as a vision for transitioin to adult living and post-secondary goals. Develop relationships and share information with students, parents, and district staff regarding student needs, progress, and resources. Participate in the IEP process as mandated by IDEA and 603 CMR and fulfill assigned district responsibilities. Work with the Evaluation Team Leader who facilitates the IEP process. Manage student behavior with appropriate behavior management strategies for students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, including as needed providing a sensory diet, maintaining routines and procedures, providing positive behavioral interventions, and as needed completing functional behavior assessments and subsequent behavior intervention plans. Participate in required professional development and offerings that build necessary and new skills. Actively participate in the teacher evaluation process, including providing all required documentation. Use resources and technology to enhance instruction. Supervise and coordinate the roles of paraprofessionals and complete related paperwork as assigned. Provide embedded training to paraprofessionals through modelling and use of resources and technology. Be responsible for all reporting requirements including attendance. Collaborate with district-wide transition staff, specialists, and state agencies. QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Special Education and initial license or waiver eligible. Master's degree and professional license preferred. Transition Specialist Endorsement preferred. Previous experience in working with secondary students with disabilities preferred. Willingness and ability to use technology to enhance student instructional activities. Ability to manage classroom staff and establish routines and procedures. Ability to modify curriculum and differentiate student learning experiences.
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Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, , has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC ******** , telephone .
