Posting number: 21626
Department: West Middle School
Job classification: Moderate Special Needs Teacher - Bridge
Posting type: Open
Categories: Education
The BRIDGE program is a specialized, intensive program based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that serves students on the Autism Spectrum. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, and consultation from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist. The services provide to students in this program include a combination of discrete trial training, supported inclusion, small group activities, and incidental teaching. The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides team small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans within mainstream or pullout setting. Modifies and adapts the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual pupils. Participates in Team meetings for pupils in the program or newly referred. Acts as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans. Attends designated school staff meetings. Submits budget request, and required status reports as requested.
Massachusetts Certification as Teacher of School Age Children with Moderate and/or Intensive Special Needs. Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Strong knowledge of the principles Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Experience leading an ABA-based classroom preferred. Expertise in designing and implementing special education programs, including discrete trial teaching and data collection. Experience with creating individual programs for functional academics, pre-vocational skills, life skills, social skills and positive support plans. Experience with organizing and overseeing reverse inclusion groups.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: According to the AEA Collective Bargaining Agreement REPORTS TO: Special Education Program Head/Liaison, School Principal, Director of Student Services, Assistant Director of Student Services, Building Principal, Special Education Program Head, Assistant Principal Authorization Comments N/A
Welcome to Andover Public Schools (APS), a district dedicated to providing creative and quality instruction that educates the whole child so that they are prepared for success in college, career and life. We are a district known for academic rigor and excellence in arts and athletics.
APS is focused on world-class child-entered excellence in early childhood, elementary and secondary education. We have one Preschool, six K-5 Elementary Schools, three 6-8 Middle Schools, and a Senior High School.
We encourage all of our students to think creatively, to ask the tough questions, to delve deeply into research utilizing the latest technology, to communicate in a variety of media and to collaborate with peers and adults. We go well beyond the mandated curriculum to develop each student’s individual academic, artistic and athletic potential, while developing a moral compass that will guide him/her beyond high school.
Andover prides itself as one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Massachusetts, with a current total school enrollment is 6,075. We place a high value on maintaining appropriate class sizes and our students in K-12 enjoy one of the lowest class sizes in the area.
Our teachers and staff are among the best in the nation, leading the way with innovative instruction focused on preparing students for success. Andover test scores are a testament to this and are among the highest in the state, and are very competitive with top public and private schools in the nation.
