6 jobs found in Winchester

Job Description Behavior Technician (BT) Areas of Responsibility Responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of students experiencing behavioral or social difficulties; reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well-being of a student to the appropriate party. Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification techniques to help students learn desirable behaviors; provides positive reinforcement and support to students. Conducts and participates in basic academic and behavioral activities. Assists in the planning and implementation of individual plans; supports student goals, and encourages and assists students in achieving their goals. Education/Qualifications: Experience working with children who display behavioral difficulties. 1-2 years of childcare or ABA experience; OR, BA/BS in progress or completed in psychology, special education, communicative disorders, occupational therapy, or...

Job Description Physical Therapist Part time Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, to support the education of students with disabilities, who require physical therapy services per their IEPs, in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services. Essential Functions Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals. Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources. Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school staff. Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs. Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom...

Job Description Special Education Teacher Winchester Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Teacher to strengthen our student's academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills while enabling the student to maximize his/her potential and ability to return to mainstream classes. The Special Education Teacher will implement an education program that facilitates the treatment process in compliance with the student's IEP. Position Purpose : The Special Education Teacher: Administers and evaluates educational diagnostic testing; Performs behavioral observations; Create instructional opportunities that support students' academic, social and personal development; Designs tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students' prior learning and advance the students toward important learning goals; Collect, graph and analyze academic and behavioral data; Manages students behaviors by successfully implementing de-escalation strategies; Participate in therapeutic holds...

Job Description Special Education Teacher Winchester Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Teacher to strengthen our students' academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills while enabling the student to maximize his/her potential and ability to return to mainstream classes. The Special Education Teacher will implement an education program that facilitates the treatment process in compliance with the student's IEP for students in grades 7-12 at The Gilbert School. Position Purpose : The Special Education Teacher: Administers and evaluates educational diagnostic testing; Performs behavioral observations; Create instructional opportunities that support students' academic, social and personal development; Designs tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students' prior learning and advance the students toward important learning goals; Collect, graph and analyze academic and behavioral data; Manages students behaviors by successfully implementing...

Job Description Physical Therapist Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, to support the education of students with disabilities, who require physical therapy services per their IEPs, in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services. Essential Functions Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals. Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources. Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school staff. Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs. Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom activities and...

Job Description Special Education Teacher: Transition Program This position is based out of Winchester Public Schools; however, a majority of the work will be performed in community work sites as delineated by the student's IEP and The Gilbert School. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in writing standards-based IEPs, including goals and objectives for transition planning Demonstrated ability to analyze standardized and criterion-based assessments and relate them to IEP goals Demonstrated knowledge of Connecticut Core Transition Skills Demonstrated experience in aligning curriculum with Connecticut Standards for Transition Planning Demonstrated experience developing programming for transition planning in post-secondary education, employment, and independent living Demonstrated knowledge of local and state resources related to transition services Demonstrated ability to work well with others High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity...