Middle School -Special Education Reading Teacher

.5 FTE

Provide reading instruction to small groups of students with diagnosed learning disabilities. Focus will be on students who demonstrate significant decoding and fluency deficits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Massachusetts certification as Teacher of Children with Moderate Special Need

Massachusetts certification as Reading Specialist

Experience and demonstrated expertise with language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential reading instruction.

Certification and/or training in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Lindamood Bell preferred.

Knowledge of computer applications for special needs students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach reading to small groups of students with specific learning disabilities.

Complete reading evaluation of students as assigned

Participate in IEP Team meetings

Assist in the development of student IEP’s (recommend accommodations, write goals, recommend services)

Complete IEP progress reports on each student

Consult regularly with classroom teachers & special education teachers.

Participate in building and special education staff meetings.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Director of Student Services, Special Education Middle School Program Head, and/or Assistant Principal

SALARY: In accordance with the ASC/AEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.