Special Education Teacher -Part-time

About the role

The Special Education Teacher will work closely with the whole school team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while they participate in the academic program. The teacher will facilitate classes during the 8 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday workday. Academic program is year-round, and the teacher will work the calendar year with the exception of several vacation periods.

Responsibilities

• Generates lesson plans to instruct students in areas of need per IEP goals and/or core content area, as well as other assigned subject areas.
• Prepares project-based assignments, utilizes a variety of assessment methodologies and engagement tools to support student learning.
• Affirms students' progress and abilities throughout the school year providing progress and quarter grades.
• Provides evidence of Individual Education Goal (IEP) goal progress for students with this entitlement.
• Functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and overseeing the supervision of students while in school.
• Provides instruction, grading and assessment of the assigned academic courses and grade level following the school curriculum.
• Implements student Individual Education Plan (IEP) program needs including direct support, collaboration or meetings as assigned.
• Maintains and submits documentation including lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation and ITP progress as needed.
• Makes sure to monitor, direct and implement behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
• Maintains and requests academic materials and supplies related to instruction subject areas including completing appropriate forms.
• Participates in on-going school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment as requested.
• Participates in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program.
• Directs and supervises teaching assistants with collaboration with the Dean of Students and Academic Director.
• Aids in developing school field trips.
• Participates in faculty meetings as required.
• Maintains students’ confidentiality and reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
• Pursues appropriate channels of communication.
• Understands the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
• Appropriately represents Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
• Fulfills all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree Required. Prefer BA in field of academic content (English, Math, Science...).
• Currently certified by NHDOE in Special Education, or enrolled in an approved program to complete certification.
• Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
• A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attention issues or mental health conditions.
• Prefer NH DOE certification/teaching license.
• A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attention issues or mental health conditions.
• Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth, including but not restricted to, camp counselor, coach, babysitting, parent.

Benefits

STD & LTD Life Insurance
AD & D
Sick time
Employee discount program
Expense Reimbursement