Ability to write IEP Goals and Objectives
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, standards, and strategies for educating young children as established by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.
2. Be familiar with the principles and standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
4. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
5. Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
6. Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking and functional skills.
7. Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
8. Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of formative assessment in order to measure a child’s functioning in the relevant developmental domains.
9. Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction; provide reports of student progress as needed.
10. Create a classroom-learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
11. Communicate student progress and development to parents.
12. Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
13. Participate in professional growth opportunities.
14. Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
15. Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
16. Work collaboratively with the Early Childhood Coordinator and other staff in transitioning students to Kindergarten.
17. Perform other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal, Early Childhood Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director of Special Education consistent with the BEA Contract.
18. Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
Essential Functions of the Job:Must possess the ability to:
- Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic, functional, and social development.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.
Welcome to Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School!
Located fifteen miles northwest of Boston, Bedford is a residential community of approximately 13,000 people whose history dates back to 1664. A typical New England town in architecture, character, government and tradition, Bedford is proud of its historic past. The Bedford Public Schools is a small system of approximately 2425 students. The schools include Bedford High School (9-12), John Glenn Middle School (6-8), Lt. Job Lane School (3-5), and Lt. Eleazer Davis School (K-2). The Lt. Eleazer Davis School was built in 1999. Bedford High School, the John Glenn Middle School, and the Lt. Job Lane School have recently undergone complete addition/renovations. The student body reflects an increasing diversity with students from Bedford, Hanscom Air Force Base, and Boston (the latter via METCO, a volunteer desegregation program). The school administration is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bedford Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with Chapter 622, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehab. Act of 1973. The Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap. Bedford is proud to be an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of Empowering Multicultural Initiatives.
Job Requirements Master's Degree Preferred in Special Education Experience with ABA required Massachusetts licensure as Early Childhood/Teacher of Students with and without Disabilities and/or Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) Successful completion of fingerprinting for National Background Check **SUMMER POSITION ONLY - APPROXIMATE DATES ARE JULY 6TH THROUGH AUGUST 13TH (SUMMER ONLY)** MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM ABA EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Master degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information Tanya Kalantari, Special Education Program Administrator
9 Mudge Way
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730