What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Holyoke Community Charter?
The Teacher enables the success of student academic achievement through implementation of the
SABIS® curriculum and philosophy and through the consistent use of the SABIS® Point System™ of
instruction. The Teacher has an oversight role for all students within the school setting, to ensure a safe
academic environment conducive to learning and maintaining the professional SABIS® image. The
Teacher ensures proper planning and follows up for the academic progress of all students and works
cooperatively with the Student Life and Student Management teams. The Teacher ensures accurate and
timely reporting to the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) as required by SABIS® and government bodies.
The Teacher engages with the AQC regarding students’ performance and challenges with
recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken. The Teacher fulfills a requirement of 30
student contact hours per week. The primary assignment may be a specific grade level (including
homeroom duties) or subject teaching to multiple classes in regular or intensive classes. The Teacher may
also be assigned additional non-instructional duties such as proctoring exams or supervising recess or
lunch. The Teacher must attend all school functions. The Teacher ensures the schools and SABIS®’ brand,
image, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Student Academic Achievement:
Prepares students to meet academic testing requirements (internal, state-mandated, and
federally mandated) and to achieve growth by implementing SABIS® curriculum and philosophy
to the classes she/he is assigned to teach.
Facilitates and communicates knowledge and strategies to enable student learning.
Administers/proctors' school-approved tests and correct all daily work and exams.
Monitors academic progress of entire class and individual students.