What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher: Life Skills 2026-2027 position at Pinkerton Academy?
Contract Period: Academic-year position, 186 days, salaried, exempt
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics-Special Education Director
Qualifications: NHED General Special Education Licensure and NHED Intellectual Disabilities Licensure (or Eligible for Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Licensure)
Profile of a Pinkerton Teacher
A Pinkerton teacher’s most important role is in the classroom and they strive to engage students in a student-centered learning environment. The development of this culture allows students to make meaning of the content and transfer their knowledge to new situations and real-life applications. Teachers should be facilitators of learning, coaching students to become independent, reflective, and critical thinkers. Teachers are supported in their professional learning towards growth in all areas and are encouraged to use a variety of techniques in their instruction and assessment. Fostering a positive, challenging, and supportive environment is essential to the academic and social-emotional development of our students. Pinkerton’s Vision for Instruction is utilized to guide a teacher’s practice.
As a member of the Special Education Department and the school community, it is essential that a Pinkerton special education teacher displays a collaborative attitude. The growth and progress of a department and the Pinkerton community depend on the involvement and engagement of the faculty members in supporting the department and school goals. Teachers' creation of a positive atmosphere in the school community reinforces learning as a lifelong activity. The modeling of Pinkerton’s goals of courtesy, respect, and responsibility can be demonstrated through a teacher’s relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively instructing, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that a teacher maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If a teacher finds themselves in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook. Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, their opinions, and their assignments. All faculty need to demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.
Skills
Essential Skills and Abilities of a Pinkerton Teacher
Classroom
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics-Special Education Director
Qualifications: NHED General Special Education Licensure and NHED Intellectual Disabilities Licensure (or Eligible for Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Licensure)
Profile of a Pinkerton Teacher
A Pinkerton teacher’s most important role is in the classroom and they strive to engage students in a student-centered learning environment. The development of this culture allows students to make meaning of the content and transfer their knowledge to new situations and real-life applications. Teachers should be facilitators of learning, coaching students to become independent, reflective, and critical thinkers. Teachers are supported in their professional learning towards growth in all areas and are encouraged to use a variety of techniques in their instruction and assessment. Fostering a positive, challenging, and supportive environment is essential to the academic and social-emotional development of our students. Pinkerton’s Vision for Instruction is utilized to guide a teacher’s practice.
As a member of the Special Education Department and the school community, it is essential that a Pinkerton special education teacher displays a collaborative attitude. The growth and progress of a department and the Pinkerton community depend on the involvement and engagement of the faculty members in supporting the department and school goals. Teachers' creation of a positive atmosphere in the school community reinforces learning as a lifelong activity. The modeling of Pinkerton’s goals of courtesy, respect, and responsibility can be demonstrated through a teacher’s relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively instructing, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that a teacher maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If a teacher finds themselves in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook. Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, their opinions, and their assignments. All faculty need to demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.
Skills
Essential Skills and Abilities of a Pinkerton Teacher
Classroom
- Integrates knowledge of intellectual and multiple disabilities
- Implements effective specialized instructional practices to meet the needs of the learners
- Plans specialized instruction that focuses on student goals and is supported by research
- Assesses student progress, collects data, updates present levels, provides feedback in a timely manner, and alters instruction based on that feedback
- Communicates and adheres to clear grading procedures aligned with department policy
- Monitors and documents progress of students and issues reports based on department timelines
- Maintains accurate student records and data, including grades and attendance
- Utilizes appropriate and available resources (technology, professional growth opportunities, collaboration)
- Communicates proactively with students and all other stakeholders (including parents and district LEAs) regarding student progress
- Provides support and remediation for students outside of class time
- Provides case management that complies with Pinkerton, state, and federal guidelines/laws
- Exhibits enthusiasm, cooperation, and professionalism with respect to department responsibilities
- Engages and participates in department meetings, professional learning communities, and common planning
- Displays professional growth in relation to individual, department, and school initiatives
- Collaborates and shares expertise or areas of professional growth with colleagues
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with department members and LEAs
- Participates in
- Specialized instruction planning
- Team meetings
- Behavior plan development, implementation, and monitoring
- Consultation with specialists
- Inventory and budgeting
- General supervision
- Professional growth
- Departmental responsibilities
- Displays
- Professionalism
- Appropriate conduct and behavior
- Punctuality
- Care of equipment and facilities
- Reliability
- Appropriate management techniques
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Displays respect for all members of the school community
- Participates fully in commitments beyond the role in the classroom (i.e. assigned duty period, campus supervision, chaperoning, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities)
- Promotes progress of the school community by engaging in committees that enact change
- Engages in other school functions as a representative of the department and the school (i.e. course night, graduation, freshman field day, open house)
- Supports student involvement and engagement outside of the classroom