Special Education Teacher -Alternative High School

Special Education Teacher
-Alternative High School

Special Education Teacher
-Alternative High School Waltham Public Schools Valor - Waltham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

About Valor High School:
Valor High School is Waltham Public Schools' alternative high school, serving students who benefit from a personalized, competency-based educational program. Valor provides a relationship-centered learning environment for students who are overaged, under-credited, or seeking an alternative pathway to graduation. Through flexible instruction, restorative practices, and individualized supports, Valor prepares students for graduation, postsecondary education, careers, and lifelong success.

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can provide instruction to special education students. The purpose of this position is to welcome an individual who can provide instruction to special education students such that each student will gain the values, knowledge and skills needed to attain his or her full potential.

Description of Duties: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Management of the Learning Environment

• Utilizes effective and varied instructional techniques and procedures.
• Provides a standards-based, student centered environment in each class taught.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Maintains a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area.
• Understands and implements the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction

• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district sponsored initiatives.
• Aligns instruction to the Massachusetts frameworks and to departmental syllabi.

Teacher/Staff Relations

• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Supervision:
Supervision Scope:
Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

Supervision Given and Received:
Supervised by principal and/or director.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement as well as three current letters of recommendation Education, Training and

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education in Moderate Disabilities, 6-12.
• Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.
• This position is in a school with a high percentage of English Language Learners. Bilingual and/or bi-cultural applicants encouraged to apply.

Knowledge

Required:

• Currency in the curriculum including knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Effective classroom management.
• Effective instruction in a standards-based classroom.
• Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency.
• Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
• Effective integration of technology across the curriculum.
• Knowledge of special…