High School - Special Education Teacher 26/27 SY

Winnisquam Regional High School, located in Tilton, NH is seeking to hire a licensed General Special Education Teacher. Applications accepted until position is filled QUALIFICATIONS: * BA in Special Education * NH Certification in Special Education * Knowledge of child and adolescent development * Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting * Knowledge of research based instructional interventions * Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community * Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects * Knowledge of the State of New Hampshire Rules and Regulations for Special Education JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform the duties required by the State of New Hampshire RSA 186-C and which are the direct result of a student’s needs for an Individualized Education Plan. Work collaboratively with subject area teachers to assist students in learning appropriate curriculum and skills. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students’ varying needs • Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of student with a variety of disabilities • Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, or social development. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialist, social workers, or other professional to develop IEP • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, or administrative regulations • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve student’ behavioral or academic problems • Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, or memory • Monitor teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements • Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for students to explore, manipulate or use in learning activities • Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignment to evaluate students’ progress • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students • Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades • Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy • Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes • Interpret the results of standardized test to determine students’ strengths and areas of need • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise school programs • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence