SYHigh School Resource Teacher

Job Description

Southbridge Public Schools serves approximately 2,200 students across six schools and is experiencing a measurable transformation. Our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement, with Southbridge High School showing dramatic gains in culture and climate this year. We are proud of our outstanding student achievement gains in math and recognition as a PBIS success story. Our commitment to high expectations and consistent support helps our high‑needs students excel.

As an educator, you will be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes. Your impact will be visible daily.

Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multi‑sensory teaching, differentiated strategies, modified content, methodology, performance criteria, and assistive/educational technology for students receiving services in an inclusion setting.

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Promote and assist in implementing research‑based strategies to ensure the transition of students’ academic and social goals into the regular education environment.
• Assess student progress toward objectives and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Serve as contact person for your caseload, completing paperwork such as IEPs and progress reports, managing the team process, and maintaining communication between all stakeholders.
• Utilize classroom management strategies, including a positive behavior intervention system, to create a motivating instructional environment.
• Gather data from multiple sources for progress monitoring and use data‑based decision making to guide instruction.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Guide the learning process toward district curriculum goals, communicating clear objectives for all lessons.
• Prepare for classes and provide evidence of preparation as required.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media in alignment with classroom conditions.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Maintain accurate, complete records required by law and district policy.
• Diagnose learning challenges and seek assistance from district specialists when needed.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the district code of conduct, establishing fair and consistent classroom rules.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessional assignments, providing written evaluations.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth that satisfies district and personal expectations.
• Participate in the teacher evaluation process and collaborate on evaluation outcomes.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and decision making among staff.
• Attend traditional school‑sponsored activities as required by contract.
• Contribute to district and building decisions on budget, facilities, curriculum, and staff well‑being.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Supervise assigned paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate schedules to comply with IEP requirements and efficient resource use.
• Consult on instructional and student issues as a participatory team member.

Perform other duties as reasonably required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK‑8 OR Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities All Grades.
• Valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR grade‑level appropriate ESL License.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines for full licensure and Highly Qualified status.
• Current authorization to work in the United States; must be in place by first day of employment.

• Experience in urban, high‑poverty, and/or turnaround schools.
• Major/minor in a specific teaching content area.
• Additional…