Middle School Special Education Teacher

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 the development and implementation of the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.
• 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.
• Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• 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.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• Contributes to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.

Requirements

Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade level (5-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and 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 (5-12) 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

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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