What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Rochester Memorial School?
Old Rochester Regional School District is seeking a passionate and innovative moderate disabilities special education teacher for Rochester Memorial Elementary School in Rochester, MA. This position will entail responsibilities for day-to-day management of the assigned classes, provision of instruction and supervision of classroom staff.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Providing opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
-Encouraging students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement, which includes working with support staff when needed.
-Collaboration with related service providers.
-Creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students' needs.
-Employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
-Writing and implementing student IEPs.
-Conducting achievement testing and writing corresponding reports.
-Attending IEP meetings.
-Tracking progress and quarterly reports in regards to IEP goals and achievement.
-Ongoing parental contact
Old Rochester Regional believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team by making every effort to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Old Rochester Regional School District. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we strive to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.
Salary : $58,000 - $67,000