Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging.

Our mission is to educate all students to high levels through high-quality instruction.

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship.

Job Goal

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met.

Essential Functions

• Design and carryout developmentally appropriate curriculum/programming as required by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
• Develop data collection systems using curriculum-based and school-wide progress monitoring tools to monitor progress towards goals and standards
• Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support student’s behavior and social emotional needs.
• Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support student's goals and other areas of need and in collecting data.
• Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
• Provide interdisciplinary programming through consultation with professional and support staff
• Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
• Prepare MCAS alternate assessment on students, as assigned
• Implement social skills training approaches and programs
• Initiate and support the use of assistive technology to provide access to the curriculum and to support communication as necessary
• Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Organize daily schedule to meet caseload requirements
  
• Consult with staff in other discipline areas to improve programming
• Facilitate ongoing parent communication and encourage family involvement
• With the guidance of the Coordinator and in collaboration with team members, develop appropriate individual IEPs consistent with District expectations and all applicable laws and regulations
• Participate in ongoing professional development in the Special Education Department and in your school(s) to support the implementation of School and District initiatives and goals
• Other duties as outlined by Special Education building or district administrator
  

DESE licensure and SEI endorsement is required.

Natick Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions,  physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, or homeless status.