9 jobs found in Andover

Job Description To provide direct occupational therapy services for students with special education needs and coordinate individual programs with students, staff, administrators and parents. Responsibilities -Evaluate and assess students referred for special education eligibility determination. -Develop and implement effective programs of intervention for students with special education needs. -Develop IEP goals, benchmarks and assessment methods to monitor a student's progress in the education area identified requiring intervention. -Work collaboratively with all building liaisons, principals and teachers to determine eligibility, need for level, and /or continuation of occupational therapy service. -Carefully monitor student progress toward achievement of goals, and effectively communicate to the TEAM termination of services where appropriate. -Develop programs for efficiently delivering occupational therapy services and managing available resources. -Keep...

Job Description Description To provide mental health support and case management services to pupils, staff and parents involved with the School Social Work Department. Responsibilities -School based individual and group counseling. -IEP Team member for students with disabilities -Consultation to teaching staff, building, administration, parents and colleagues as needed. -Serves as a referral agent to obtain necessary aid from specialized public or private organizations. -Provides pupil data and written reports as required. -Attends school and district staff meetings as scheduled. -Works to create a school climate of caring and mutual respect for all individuals. -Performs other program-related duties as assigned. Qualifications -A Master's degree in Social Work. -DESE/ School Adjustment Counselor Certification. -Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker desirable. -Demonstrated competence in establishing strong interpersonal...

Job Description 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 Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs/ Teacher of Severe Disabilities Experience instructing students with autism, &...

Job Description Responsibilities -Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans -Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students. -Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required. -Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred. -Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans. -Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred. -To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students. -To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the...

Job Description Description Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs and Math 9-12 Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs. Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students. Strong curriculum/academic background. Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students. Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs. Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach. Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred. Responsibilities Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans Modify and adapt the curricula,...

Job Description Description To provide mental health support and case management services to pupils, staff and parents involved with the School Social Work Department. Responsibilities -School based individual and group counseling. -IEP Team member for students with disabilities -Consultation to teaching staff, building, administration, parents and colleagues as needed. -Serves as a referral agent to obtain necessary aid from specialized public or private organizations. -Provides pupil data and written reports as required. -Attends school and district staff meetings as scheduled. -Works to create a school climate of caring and mutual respect for all individuals. -Performs other program-related duties as assigned. Qualifications -A Master's degree in Social Work. -DESE/ School Adjustment Counselor Certification. -Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker desirable. -Demonstrated competence in establishing strong interpersonal...

Job Description Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs and Math 9-12 Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs. Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students. Strong curriculum/academic background. Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students. Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs. Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach. Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred. Responsibilities Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and...

Job Description 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'...

Job Description The school nurse should be prepared to: -Assess and evaluate the students' health. -Counsel students, parents and school personnel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing or accepting health problems. -Assist in the identification and education of students with special health problems, which affect learning and total growth. -Provide programs for the prevention and control of disease. -Coordinate health services with health education and other phases of the total educational program. -Coordinate health services with community health programs. -Observe school facilities and recommend modifications necessary to maintain optimum health and safety for students and school personnel. -Provide emergency care in case of injury or sudden illness. -Provide the home assessment and health in 766 Team Evaluations upon request of the building chairperson. -Provide information as necessary on frequently encountered health problems, such as:...