SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for one (1) opening of a Special Education Teacher position at Westfield Middle School.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of authorized administrators, the teacher shall:

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
SALARY:
Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.
EVALUATION:
Annual performance evaluation will be conducted by the Principal or designee in accordance with the Westfield Public Schools contract.This position subject to funding.