The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.
The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:
- maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
- planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
- maintaining classroom management
- planning and delivering effective instruction
- promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
- communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
- promoting equity and appreciation of diversity
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
MA DESE Certification Moderate Disabilities PreK-8.
Experience working with students who have disabilities; experience in co-teaching preferred; experience with literacy skills and science of reading training; experience with assessments and IEP Team meetings.
Patience and flexibility required as well as the ability to collaborate; ability to use data to plan for, assess and modify instruction.