Special Education Teacher, Moderate Disabilities Grade 7

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We are a vibrant community of 815 K1-8 grade students, families and staff. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Lowell.

Our school represents many nations of Central and South America, Central Africa, and SouthEast Asia.

The mission of Lowell Community Charter Public School is to graduate creative, confident and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community.

We will provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go on to college.

We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture.

The diversity within our students, staff, families and community and the many nations from which we come is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.

Licensed Moderate Disabilities- Special Education Teacher

Looking for a highly qualified special education teacher who is responsible for the instruction, evaluation, coordination and regulatory compliance for special education students in inclusive settings.

• Collaborate with general education co-teacher, teaching and grade-level teams and other staff, especially instructional support team, to plan, share student work and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards
• Responsible for maintaining high academic and social emotional expectations for all students in the class.
• Provide learners with specially designed instruction, developing accommodations and modifications, and offer language instruction or other interventions to facilitate learning.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and ensure they are providing opportunities for students to access the curriculum.
• Develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and / or small classroom setting.
• Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program.
• Set high expectations that are suitable for the students.
• Administer assessments and testing - may be differentiated or specialized based on each individual student plan. This may require developing alternative assessments.
• Builds a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
• Position Type : Full-time

The Lowell Community Charter Public School is committed to creating an environment of inclusion cross-geography and across traditional lines of differences, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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