Winnisquam Regional Middle School, located in Tilton, NH is seeking to hire a licensed General Special Education Teacher to work half-time with Fifth and 6th Grade aged students during the 2024-2025 school year. Applications accepted until position is filledQUALIFICATIONS: * BA in Special Education* NH Certification in Special Education* Knowledge of child and adolescent development* Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting * Knowledge of research based instructional interventions* Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community* Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects* Knowledge of the State of New Hampshire Rules and Regulations for Special EducationJOB DESCRIPTION: Perform the duties required by the State of New Hampshire RSA 186-C and which are the direct result of a student’s needs for an Individualized Education Plan. Work collaboratively with subject area teachers to assist students in learning appropriate curriculum and skills.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students’ varying needs• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of student with a variety of disabilities• Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, or social development. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialist, social workers, or other professional to develop IEP• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, or administrative regulations • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve student’ behavioral or academic problems• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, or memory• Monitor teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements• Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for students to explore, manipulate or use in learning activities• Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignment to evaluate students’ progress• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes• Interpret the results of standardized test to determine students’ strengths and areas of need• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise school programs• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence