Special Education Teacher Middle School PACE Program

Position: Special Education Teacher for Middle School PACE Program
Special Education Teacher for sub-separate Program

Applicants are preferred to have experience teaching in a sub-separate program for students on

the Autism Spectrum.

JOB GOALS:

* To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District

* To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each 'student's abilities, interests, and needs

* To continuously develop his/her professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of his/her students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTION

* Instruct students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum

* Directs the teaching/ learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establishes specific objectives for all lessons, and communicates these objectives to students.

* Is prepared to instruct students assigned and has written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation

* Supports the learning needs of students in terms of their IEP goals and objectives on a continuous basis and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required

* Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course

* Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provide progress reports as required

* Provides instruction aligned with students' IEP in the areas of Transition Skills, Functional Academics, and Life Skills.

* Sets a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

* Manages and fully utilizes class time for instructional purposes

* Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.

* Assists the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

* Promotes appropriate student behavior and attends to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher's presence whenever it is brought to a teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds)

* Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials, and facilities

* With the support of the school's BCBA, implement individualized behavior plans and collect the corresponding data.

ORGANIZATION

* Conducts school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations

* Cooperates with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching

* Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors

* Maintains accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations

* Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents

* Conducts routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency

* Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments

* Performs all other duties as required by the school administration.

PARENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

* Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes

* Establishes and maintains communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

* Solicits appropriately the help of parent (5) as required in the education of their children.

* Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and has a positive working relationship with them.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

* Assists in the development of curriculum and methods of course/ students evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

* Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors.

* Continuously self evaluates professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, and teacher-student, staff and community relationships in order to maintain and/or improve professional competence.

* Keeps abreast of new developments in his/her instructional discipline(s) and successful educational practices and programs in order to improve the quality of the educational experiences of his/her students.

* CPI or equivalent training

QUALIFICATIONS

* Massachusetts Special Education Certification.

* Demonstrates ability to instruct school students and to maintain purpose and order in the classroom and all other areas of the school.

* Commitment to continuously improve professional competence

* Demonstrates ability to design and deliver instruction to facilitate learning consistent with the…