Special Education Teacher

Job Description

SUMMARY 

The Campus School at Boston College is a private, publicly funded special education day school within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development on the Boston College campus. The Campus School educates students  ages 3-22 with extensive support needs, including complex medical needs. 

Responsible for the management of appropriate educational, therapeutic and health care services for each student, as indicated in the Individual Educational Plan.   

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans for each student 
in the classroom as well as attend IEP meeting
Supervise, train and evaluate teacher assistants, work-study students, PULSE students, student teachers and volunteers.  
Chair weekly meetings to discuss students’ progress, monitor goals/objectives and classroom issues and classroom concerns
Completion of daily lesson plans, Quarterly Reports, Educational Assessments, MCAS Alternate Assessments
Attend staff meetings, inservice trainings, and weekly supervision meeting with education director Attend screenings for potential students as requested
Work with Director and Assistant Director to develop curriculum and instructional strategies that promote optimal learning opportunities for each student 
Act as liaison to parents and local educational agencies
Participate in the transition process for students in the classroom
Work as part of transdisciplinary team to ensure students have appropriate therapeutic and instructional materials/equipment
Support the mission of the Campus School at Boston College as a transdisciplinary team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Responsible for supervision of teacher assistants, student employees, PULSE students, student teachers and volunteers

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 
Related Work Experience
One to two years of teaching experience working in a school for students with extensive support needs preferred.
 Experience with curriculum development and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 
Masters degree in Special Education 
Massachusetts Educator’s License in Special Education 

Certifications (preferred):  Receive initial certification and recertification as appropriate in the following:
CPR
Safety Care
First Aid

Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills 
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Problem Solving Ability
Ability to multitask
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to handle medical issues
Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Assist and/or lift students who have physical disabilities and management of student daily living skills