Special Education Teacher sub-separate classroom

Job Description

Reports To:

Principal

Eligibility: DESE Educator's Licensure in Subject Area is Required; SEI Endorsement required for all classroom and subject area teachers PK-12 and special education.

• 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.

• Instruct students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum.
• Direct the teaching/learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establish specific objectives for all lessons, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Prepare to instruct students assigned and have written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation.
• Support the learning needs of students in terms of their IEP goals and objectives on a continuous basis and seek assistance of District specialists as required.
• Employ 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.
• Provide instruction aligned with students' IEP in the areas of Transition Skills, Functional Academics, and Life Skills.
• Set a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values.

• Manage and fully utilize class time for instructional purposes.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and maintain order fairly and justly.
• Promote appropriate student behavior and attend to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher's presence whenever it is brought to the teacher's attention.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• With support of the school's BCBA, implement individualized behavior plans and collect corresponding data.

• Conduct school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations.
• Cooperate with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy, and regulations.
• Take and record attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom; note excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents.
• Conduct routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments.
• Perform all other duties as required by school administration.

• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Establish and maintain communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Solicit appropriate help of parent(s) as required in the education of their children.
• Maintain good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and have a positive working relationship with them.

• Assist in development of curriculum and methods of course/student evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and administration.

• Incorporate constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement made by supervisors.
• Continuously self-evaluate professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, and teacher-student, staff and community relationships to maintain or improve professional competence.
• Keep abreast of new developments in instructional discipline(s) and successful educational practices and programs to improve the quality of educational experiences.

• 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 philosophy, goals, curriculum, and policies as established by the School Committee.

Salary is listed in Unit A Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement.