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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment • Demonstrate knowledge of core subject areas • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals • Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed. Communicate those goals to students, colleagues, and parents when necessary. • Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do • Differentiating assessments based on each individual student plan. This may require developing alternative assessments. • Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking and problem-solving skills
Teaching All Students • Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of methods, models, and strategies. • Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels • Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications to the curriculum, lessons, and learning environment. Instruction can be provided within the regular classroom setting, learning center setting, or small classroom setting. • Design classroom activities and lessons with multiple levels so that all students both meet their IEP goals and can access the curriculum. • Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program. • Set high expectations that are suitable based on student’s needs. Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is practiced.
Family and Community Engagement • Build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students’ learning. • Communicate student progress, engagement, and development to parents/guardians
Professional Culture • Work collaboratively with general education teachers, other special education teachers, grade-level teams, and other staff, to plan, share student work, and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards. • Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner • Participate in and/or coordinate IEP meetings as required • Have an understanding of and manage the IEP process and timelines for assigned students • Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students • Attend staff, team, and department meetings as well as serve on staff committees as necessary • Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students • A valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Special Education • Additional content certification is preferred • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students identified with specific learning and other disabilities. Experience working in Inclusion setting • Experience writing Individualized Education Plans and progress reports • Experience running Special Education Meetings
