School Year 24/25 Special Education Teacher- Fresh Start Program

JOB DETAILS

The mission of Fresh Start Prep is to assist young adults, ages 18-22 years old, with disabilities transition from school to adulthood with the highest level of independence possible.

This will be achieved through classroom instruction, community-based instruction, meaningful work, and community involvement.

The transition-aged student's primary instructional delivery person is the fresh start prep educator. Student achievement and individual growth primarily depend on the classroom teacher's work and efforts.

The position is demanding, varied, and complex. The teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be well-trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

The educator works extensively to develop scaffolded lessons and community experiences to meet students’ IEP goals and objectives.

The teacher should know current trends, research, and best practices for working with transition-aged students.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction for students with mild autism, intellectual impairments, and closely related disabilities
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Coordinate activities to increase students’ self-determination that are results-oriented processes focused on improving academic and functional achievement
• Maintain transition binders for students in the program to track students’ post-secondary goals, community participation, self-advocacy, records, and independent living
• Write and implement IEP documents, including goals and objectives for students in the program
• Collaborate with non-profits and community-based organizations to seek volunteer and career opportunities for students and maintain current relationships
• Prepare students for opportunities with appropriate adult services providers
• Assist students to be successful with a college-level class that students take while in the program
• Communicate with families, staff, and other stakeholders about students’ progress while attending the program
• Plan and supervise community outings to maximize student exposure to real-life experiences
• Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned by the administrator of special education, deputy administrator of special education, assistant director of special education, or program specialist

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS : The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO / HMO, Altus Dental High / Low, and Vision.

Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.

G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.