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Form of workPosition: TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION - INCLUSION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on Special Education.
- Appropriate Massachusetts Teaching License
- Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in regular and/or Special Education settings.
The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Direct assignment to the building principal for routine administrative matters and to the Supervisor of Special Education for the delivery of services identified in the IEP and related Program issues.
- To perform all duties listed herein and other appropriate tasks assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education.
- In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, the School Psychologist, and such other Special Education staff members as involved; performs diagnostic assessments of children suspected of or diagnosed as having Special Education.
- In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, consults regularly with regular education and Special Education teachers regarding ways to meet needs of those Special Education students assigned to their classrooms.
- Work with school staff to promote maximum integration of children with Special Education.
- To participate actively in the evaluation process and TEAM meetings.
- To chair all perfunctory review and annual review meetings of students.
- To administer educational assessments for annual reviews and re-evaluations.
- To assist in the development of appropriate educational plans as directed by the Evaluation.
- Insure the orderly and timely implementation of those educational plans developed.
- Confer with the parents of Special Education students, as needed.
- Assists the evaluation chairperson and other assigned staff in maintenance of required records.
- Submits to the Principal, the Director, and the Supervisor of Special Education, any schedules and reports as required, including progress reports, semi-annual pupil reports and annual reviews.
- To collaborate with other special educators and regular education teachers on cases requiring joint participation in implementing educational plans.
Reports To: Principal
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.
Closing Date for Applications: Until filled
The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
