The Pallotta School is a 766 school and operates year-round. The primary task of the Special Education Teacher is the academic instruction of the students. Because of the overlapping nature of the learning disabilities and behavior disorders of the students, responsibilities are broad and include generic responsibilities shared by all professional staff.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required at all levels of positions given this title. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
- Supervision of Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides/Childcare Workers in daily classroom functioning and in weekly supervision meetings.
- Assessment and diagnoses of levels and specific learning difficulties and behaviors by way of observation, formal and informal assessment, and ongoing recording of individual student's performance.
- General compliance with MA and Federal Special Education regulations in cooperation with and at the direction of the Head of School. This includes written educational assessments and quarterly reports, attendance at IEP Team Evaluation meetings, and the preparation of detailed educational plans for each student.
- Evaluation of Assistant Teachers, interns and special projects in conjunction with the Head of School and/or Curriculum Coordinator.
- Attendance at clinical conferences/progress reviews and the preparation of oral and written reports for such meetings.
- Development of an individual program for all summer school students.
- Assist in Lunch/Recess duty as scheduled.
- Maintain and increase his/her effectiveness in behavior management and communicating with other professional staff through the use of training, supervision, and consultation.
- Degree and current certification in Special Education-Moderate Special Needs
- Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
- Commitment to highest quality of care
- Flexibility in thinking and action
- Strong computer skills and experience, use of internet and comfort learning client information system
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and motivational abilities
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Evidence of sensitivity and respect for client’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics
- Ability to provide therapeutic physical restraint
- Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions
The Italian Home for Children is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse team to support our population of diverse clients. All qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other protected status.
The expected salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000/year dependent on experience.
