305 exceptional children s jobs found

Exceptional Children ' s Teacher - Cross Categorical Kindergarten (CCK) NATURE OF WORK The CROSS CATEGORICAL KINDERGARTEN program has a focus of working with kindergarten students who have demonstrated a greater need in the areas of behavior, communication, and/or academics. The self-contained program is designed to assist students with complex needs to gain the necessary skills to function/perform in the general school environment or determine placement on extended content standards. Under the general supervision of the school principal or program manager, to maximize the learning experience and provide services for students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living. The CCK teacher will assist in implementing district approved curriculum; documenting student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Although all EC teachers may communicate with EC...

Exceptional Children ' s Teacher - Cross Categorical Kindergarten (CCK) NATURE OF WORK The CROSS CATEGORICAL KINDERGARTEN program has a focus of working with kindergarten students who have demonstrated a greater need in the areas of behavior, communication, and/or academics. The self-contained program is designed to assist students with complex needs to gain the necessary skills to function/perform in the general school environment or determine placement on extended content standards. Under the general supervision of the school principal or program manager, to maximize the learning experience and provide services for students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living. The CCK teacher will assist in implementing district approved curriculum; documenting student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Although all EC teachers may communicate with EC...

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the Social Worker [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY23-24) and be screened through the Central Office screening process. Background and Overview The Boston Public Schools is committed to providing every child in every classroom an equitable, world-class, high-quality education with the same unfettered access to every conceivable resource to unlock the greatness within them. As part of an equitable Multi-tiered System of Supports that advances students' learning and outcomes, The Office of Social Work serves BPS students and families by supporting school-based Social Workers across the district with providing high-quality, culturally responsive direct services. The Office of Social Work supports social workers with consultation, professional development, and crisis response. Through a regional support model, all school-based social workers receive support from a District Social Worker in addition to the Program Director of...

Background and Overview The Boston Public Schools is committed to providing every child in every classroom an equitable, world-class, high-quality education with the same unfettered access to every conceivable resource to unlock the greatness within them. As part of an equitable Multi-tiered System of Supports that advances students' learning and outcomes, The Office of Social Work serves BPS students and families by supporting school-based Social Workers across the district with providing high-quality, culturally responsive direct services. The Office of Social Work supports social workers with consultation, professional development, and crisis response. Through a regional support model, all school-based social workers receive support from a District Social Worker in addition to the Program Director of Social Work. The Office of Social Work aims to provide high-quality culturally and linguistically relevant mental health support in all BPS schools. Position Summary and...

Title: Para ll-A (Special Education Program and Instructional Support) Reports To : Certified Faculty/Administrator Supervises: NA Position Purpose: To insure the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to programs and personnel Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency 48 hrs college credit or pass state-mandated paraprofessional assessments Ability to successfully accomplish/complete the annual in-service training Conscientiously accept and follow directions Good communication and interpersonal skills Exhibit sound judgment Adapt to a variety of situations Fundamental understanding of students and the learning process Some positions will require specialized qualifications such as expertise with the piano, skill in physical education, knowledge of the outdoors/nature and hiking, and non-English language fluency Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The...

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, language, voice, and fluency. Employee coordinates services with the student's academic staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students. The employee reports to the principal/s at their school/s, if school-based, and to the Exceptional Children's Preschool Handicapped Lead Teacher if center-based. Both report to the Program Administrator of Exceptional Children and the Executive Director of Exceptional Children. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Planning and Oversight Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services, and maintains records by established rules,...

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (2023-2024 SY) Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to closing gaps, growing people, influencing change, and eradicating racism through our service to our region and state. BIPOC as well as culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide the highest quality special education services to rural districts within the ESD 113 region in beautiful Western Washington (Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific & Thurston Counties). https://www.lcsped.org/jobs/ Why Work With Us? Full-time, four day work week 8.75 hours/day 148 days/year State benefits Competitive salary Travel reimbursement Exceptional support 1.0 FTE Contract- 8.75 hours per day for 148 days per school year. Salary Ranges: Bachelors Degree- $66,767 to $95,030, Masters Degree- $68,769 to $97,881, and MA+90/PhD $72,896 to $103,754; DOQ. Eligible benefits for 8.75 hours per day, 148 days per school year include:...

POSITION TITLE Psychologist SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Assigned school(s) SALARY Psychologist salary schedule FLSA STATUS Exempt REPORTS TO Executive Director of EC or designee (such as EC Program Specialist for Related Services, or EC Director, or Lead School Psychologist) SUPERVISES None WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday WORK HOURS 40 NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 10 POSITION PURPOSE: School psychologists help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. School psychologists collaborate, problem-solve, intervene, and evaluate to support the whole child within a Multi-Tiered System of Support. They use / support the use of evidence- and/or research-based interventions to overcome barriers to student success, and they analyze and evaluate data to support student growth. They work with multi-disciplinary educators, administrators, families, and other community based mental health professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive...

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (2023-2024 SY) Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to closing gaps, growing people, influencing change, and eradicating racism through our service to our region and state. BIPOC as well as culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide the highest quality special education services to rural districts within the ESD 113 region in beautiful Western Washington (Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific & Thurston Counties). https://www.lcsped.org/jobs/ Why Work With Us? Full-time, four day work week 8.75 hours/day 148 days/year State benefits Competitive salary Travel reimbursement Exceptional support 1.0 FTE Contract- 8.75 hours per day for 148 days per school year. Salary Ranges: Bachelors Degree- $66,767 to $95,030, Masters Degree- $68,769 to $97,881, and MA+90/PhD $72,896 to $103,754; DOQ. Eligible benefits for 8.75 hours per day, 148 days per school year include:...

School Year: 2023-2024 Working Calendar Days: 195 Days Salary Range : See Certified Placement Schedule Benefited Status: Benefited Position - Tier 1 Purpose Statement The job of Exceptional Student Services Coordinator/Coach is done for the purpose/s of providing assistance to the Exceptional Student Services Department to maintain compliance with state and federal mandates regarding special education; providing information and serving as a resource to others; observe, provide feedback for and support of teachers to strengthen instructional practices for students with disabilities; Introduces and supports teachers with methods, instructional strategies and materials that, through research, have proven to increase student achievement; coordinating assigned program components and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards. This job reports to Director, Exceptional Student Services Essential Functions Supports teachers of...

BASIC FUNCTION: Assists teachers by working with Exceptional Children (EC) to achieve the goals of the student(s)' Individual Education Program(s) (IEPs) and provide access to general education as appropriate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in the instruction of individual EC students or groups of EC students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher. Collects data to document individual student progress on IEP goals. Plans and works with the teacher in devising instructional strategies. Operates and cares for equipment and materials for both classroom and individual students. Assists and supervises during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips and to other designated places. Acts as a bus monitor when special needs of an EC student(s) are identified by the IEP team. Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. Participates in in-service training programs for professional...

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, language, voice and fluency. Employee coordinates services with the student's educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students. The employee reports to the principal/s at his/her school/s, if school based and to the Exceptional Children's Preschool Handicapped Lead Teacher if center-based. Both report to the Program Administrator of Exceptional Children and the Executive Director of Exceptional Children. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Planning and Oversight Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with...

BASIC FUNCTION: Assists teachers by working with Exceptional Children (EC) to achieve the goals of the student(s)' Individual Education Program(s) (IEPs) and provide access to general education as appropriate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in the instruction of individual EC students or groups of EC students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher. Collects data to document individual student progress on IEP goals. Plans and works with the teacher in devising instructional strategies. Operates and cares for equipment and materials for both classroom and individual students. Assists and supervises during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips and to other designated places. Acts as a bus monitor when special needs of an EC student(s) are identified by the IEP team. Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. Participates in in-service training programs for professional...

External Employees: Temporary Position. Must work at least 30 working days to be eligible for hire. FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE The purpose of this position is to provide instructional support and assistance to students served by Exceptional Children services through the direction and guidance of certified Exceptional Children educations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Execute lesson plans written according to IEP goals and state learning objectives, seeking clarification as needed. • Provide instructional support to students in small group and one on one settings. • Assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed. • Implement behavior plans and use prescribed strategies to respond to the individual's behavior. • Monitor student movement in instructional settings such as hallways, cafeterias, bus loading zones, etc. As required ride school bus to and from with the assigned student(s). • Collect and record data and monitor progress as directed. • Provide...