Transitions Teacher

Job Description

Transitions Teacher

METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Title: Transitions Teacher

School: Methuen High School

Position Summary: To provide direct instruction to students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in grades 9‑12 in order to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Moderate Disabilities 5‑12 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

Training and

Experience:

At least a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study. Master's degree preferred.

Bilingual Preferred: Primary languages spoken in the community are English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Use evidence‑based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution‑focused approaches to meeting student needs;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community;
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously;
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit
  
  A) Contract);
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner;
• Maintain appropriate confidential records;
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.);
• Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology;
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.;
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.;
• Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.;
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, in order to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs best instructional methods (i.e. Universal Design for Learning) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Expected to work with students identified by the evaluation team as having special needs.
• Develop, in coordination with the evaluation team, and implement individualized educational plans for the students approved to receive special needs services.
• Provide diagnostic testing of students referred.
• Submit written forms, time logs, data of students and reports required by the SEA.
• Participate in all special education staff meetings, in‑service training and school programs.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
• Adheres to all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees.
• Participate in staff development programs.

Reports To: Building Principal (and/or Special Education Administrator). The…