Department: Student Services

 

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, Unit A

 

Reports To: Special Education Administrator

 

 

SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher provides appropriate educational programming for elementary-aged students with ASD and related disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and other health impairments, in a sub-separate setting. The teacher employs the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based methodologies to design and deliver individualized instruction aligned with each student's IEP goals. The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned school settings, creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans and delivering structured instruction within established elementary curriculum frameworks. They will also utilize ABA principles such as discrete trial teaching, reinforcement systems, and data collection to drive instructional decisions. The teacher will collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and building administrators to support student growth while maintaining ongoing, accessible communication with parents/guardians regarding instructional programs, student progress, and the home-school connection.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree required - Master's degree preferred
• MA teaching license in severe special needs (Elementary level)
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Prior experience working with students with special needs in a partial inclusion or substantially separate placement
• Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
• Understanding of special education regulations and laws

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
• Monitor student progress for detailed progress report writing
• Communicate with colleagues and parents
• Attend departmental and school-wide meetings=
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.