High School Summer Program Special Education Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement all components of the NHPS Extended School Year services
• Supervise students as assigned and designated by their IEP and/or 504
• Support caseload in a pool of 300+ students (frequently larger population of students with disabilities than regular school year)
• Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications, working with classroom teachers, in accordance with IEPs for identified students
• Push in support and pull out resources when needed, in accordance with IEP
• Maintain all required data and record-keeping for summer programming, including a summative student work sample portfolio
• Instruct students in a classroom setting and foster a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Monitor and record student attendance in Powerschool (when necessary)
• Determine and implement classroom management procedures and communicate documented student incidents to building leaders
• Administer mandated assessments and maintain documentation of student progress
• Maintain professional relationships with building leads, parents, students, co-workers and other stakeholders
• Adhere to established laws, policies, rules and regulations, including those policies and procedures adopted by NHPS
• Be able to effectively use technology to deliver instruction, communicate with stakeholders and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff and students
• Communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills and use effective, positive interpersonal skills

Requirements

• CT Teacher certification 165 or 265 (comprehensive special education)

Compensation

$35.00 per hour