Elementary Special Education Teacher (grade 3)

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.
• Plays a key role in developing and implementing a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Diagnoses 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.
• Follows 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.
• Plans and supervises 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;
• or 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;
• or 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 and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Ability to guide the learning process towards the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• 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 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 diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Ability to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ability to follow 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 plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff.
• Support for teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.
• Career advancement opportunities and investment in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs.

Pay

Salary range TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the students and the community.