What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher, Long-Term Substitute position at Seekonk Public Schools?
TYPE OF POSITION: Special Education Teacher. Long-Term Substitute (full-time)
START DATE: Immediate
LOCATION: Hurley Middle School, 650 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
The Special Education Teacher is a highly qualified teacher who is responsible for the instruction, evaluation, coordination and regulatory compliance for special education students in a small-group program classroom for students with learning disabilities, a program for students in grades 6-8 to prepare instruction in a developmentally-appropriate curriculum and plan community experiences and learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must minimally have the following:
START DATE: Immediate
LOCATION: Hurley Middle School, 650 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
The Special Education Teacher is a highly qualified teacher who is responsible for the instruction, evaluation, coordination and regulatory compliance for special education students in a small-group program classroom for students with learning disabilities, a program for students in grades 6-8 to prepare instruction in a developmentally-appropriate curriculum and plan community experiences and learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must minimally have the following:
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities or Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage a meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experience for students with cognitive, social, and emotional challenges
- Ability to develop units of instruction that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core
- Demonstrated understanding of community-based learning and adult independent living skills
- Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record
- Master's Degree in Special Education or current matriculation in a Special Education Master's Degree Program
- Experience in elementary or secondary education classroom instruction
- Experience with the use of data to inform and guide educational/therapeutic decisions and practices
- Understanding of curriculum and transition planning as a continuing consideration and theme for all students
- Provide leadership and manage the small-group classroom team, including supervision of paraprofessional(s).
- Provide differentiated instruction in math, English, science, and social studies.
- Ability to work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize outcomes for students in small-group learning program acquiring academic and community living skills. Developing long-term and weekly plans that include instructional, pre-vocational, and recreational experiences for all students to achieve their individual goals.
- Conduct standardized educational evaluations (WIAT-4) and write reports based on the results as well as targeted vocational and on-going transition assessments.
- Write reports, run IEP meetings, develop IEPs, maintain data collection employing research-based best practice strategies to demonstrate student progress and adjust student goals. Attend IEP meetings for prospective students.
- Work with expert consultants to develop effective support systems for students.
- Develop positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
- Participation in a mentor program and required trainings that are provided by the district.
- Ability to recognize the need for and to provide assistance to students in an appropriately active classroom and community setting.
- Assisting students with hygiene and self-care needs.
- Other student-related assigned responsibilities as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned, according to the SEA contract.