What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Associate Teacher - Immediate Opening position at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
Who Are We?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 900 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students.
- Under supervision of a special education teacher, assist with and/or provide high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Collect data related to student's IEP's to monitor student progress and inform instruction as directed by special education teacher
- Implement student accommodations and/or modifications per student IEP's with support of special education teacher
- Collaborate with special education teachers, general education colleagues, and members of the multi-disciplinary team (OT, SPL, PT, school counselor, etc)
- Provide academic, behavioral, and social emotional support for students in the inclusive setting as directed by special education teacher
- Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed.
- Provide explicit instruction in meta-cognitive and executive functioning skills (time management, organization, self advocacy, etc.) as directed by special education teacher
- Provide social coaching to support student access to social periods including recess, lunch, morning meeting, etc
- Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of PHA and responsive to the needs of our student population.
- Use principles of restorative practices to both proactively and reactively support student behavior
- Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork and data collection
- Fulfill non-instructional duties as assigned by the building director (morning supervision, advisory, bus duty, recess duty, etc.).
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times (attendance, punctuality, dress, written and oral communication, etc.).
- Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or the Building Principal.
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to Special Education
- Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values
- Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
- Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
- Experience supporting students with various needs and learning styles
- Flexibility, collaboration and a growth mindset
- Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail