Elementary Special Education Teacher (grade 1)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership · Springfield, MA · 1 mo ago

EducationFull-time

About the role

Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.

Takes an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
Affords students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Affords students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Diagnostics the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Fulfills the responsibilities outlined in the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
Plays a role in the development of assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.

Requirements

Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade level (PreK-8) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license;
Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Qualifications

Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade level (PreK-8) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license;
Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Skills

Ability to meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
Ability to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
Ability to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Ability to guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establish and communicate clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Ability to diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seek the assistance of district specialists as required.
Ability to assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents at deemed necessary.
Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Ability to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
Ability to play a role in the development of assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103,

Elementary Special Education Teacher (grade 1)

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