What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of Children with Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities for PACE Program position at Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District?
The PACE Programs are designed to provide learning opportunities and environments that are specifically designed for students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. It is a substantially separate program for students with intellectual and cognitive disabilities whose level of need has been determined by a team to be such that the student will require recommended services outside of the general educational setting.Objective: To provide optimal academic learning for special education students in a high needs sub-separate learning environment.Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Student ServicesPerformance Responsibilities: * Responsible for writing the proposed Individualized Education Program and progress notes for submission to the team chairperson.* Provides directions, as requested, to paraprofessional staff.* Teaching students in all academic areas and non-academic areas as specified by the education plan to ensure student success and to provide curriculum/lesson plans coordination. * Assists in the remediation of various learning disabilities, including social/emotional and behavioral support.* Provides written progress reports and evaluations in conjunction with special education personnel for each student assigned.* Participates in TEAM evaluations, as well as, discussions with parents regarding individual student progress.* Conduct testing, evaluate results, and design remediation programs as requested.* Responsible for ordering yearly supplies and materials in consultation with the Director of Pupil Services.* Participates in meetings with administrative, academic, and special needs personnel for the purpose of communication and coordination of programs.* Maintains an open channel of communication between home and school and participates in conferences with parents or others, as they directly relate to the student's needs and education progress.* Responsible for continued professional growth.* Performs other school-related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal.