Job Description
Job Description
Position: Special Education Teacher (In-Home)
Commitment: Part-Time, 10 to 12 Hours per Week
Compensation Rate: $80 per Hour
Focused Staffing Group is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide personalized support to two boys with visual impairments in their home environment. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse needs, we would love to hear from you!
Role Overview:
As a Special Education Teacher, you will deliver individualized instruction, behavior support, and life skills training tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, both aged 19. This role requires a strong understanding of autism, visual impairments, and cognitive delays, as well as the ability to develop and implement customized educational plans that promote growth, independence, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individualized Instruction: Create and deliver specialized lesson plans using a multi-sensory approach that engages students through auditory and tactile learning methods.
- Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC): Design learning experiences that address the ECC, collaborating with other providers to ensure comprehensive support and documentation of progress.
- Assistive Technology: Utilize assistive technologies, such as tactile materials, braille, and audio-based tools, to enhance learning and communication. Collaborate with a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) as needed.
- Communication Development: Support alternative communication methods (e.g., braille) and work alongside a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to implement communication goals.
- Life Skills Training: Assist students in developing daily living skills (e.g., dressing, hygiene, feeding) to promote independence and self-sufficiency, with a focus on vocational skills and job readiness.
- Collaboration with Family and Specialists: Partner with parents/guardians to create, monitor, and adjust Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Coordinate with professionals such as occupational therapists, behavior technicians, and mobility specialists for comprehensive support.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track and report on academic, behavioral, and social progress regularly, providing detailed updates to families and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Behavioral Support: Implement evidence-based strategies to address challenging behaviors and reinforce positive behavior with support from a behavior technician and BCBA.
- Emotional and Social Support: Offer nurturing and emotional support, helping students develop self-regulation skills and confidence in a safe, loving environment.
Qualifications:
- Massachusetts Special Education Teaching Certificate (required)
- Experience working with children with autism, cognitive delays, and visual impairments (required)
- Willingness to drive/commute to students' homes for up to 10-12 hours per week (required)
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive team, make a significant impact, and advance your career in special education. If you are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!