Special Education Teacher Middle School PACES Program Job Lowell area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher for Middle School PACES 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…