About the Employer
scec special education teacher (freetown elementary school ~ 12 months)
Job Summary
Demonstrates currency in the curriculum, conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction, and manages classroom environments to create positive learning atmospheres.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum for special education in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum
Conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
Participate in student-centered team meetings to develop individualized programming for students
Collaborate with related service providers to plan, prepare, and implement all aspects of each student's educational goals and objectives according to their IEPs.
Effectively plans instruction and assessment for students. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
Effectively plans, facilitates, and participates in inclusion activities throughout the host school and within the community.
Classroom Management
Manages classroom environments and creates atmospheres that are positive for student learning and involvement.
Classroom environments include all Scec classrooms as well as any class or activity Scec students are included in with the host school.
Becomes trained in collaborative problem solving and utilizes strategies in class.
Instructional Delivery
Delivers instruction effectively. The teacher makes learning goals clear and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
Communication and Collaboration
Promotes and communicates high standards and expectations for student achievement.
Provides guidance and oversees a learning team of paraprofessionals, related service providers, and therapists.
Ability to work as a positive, productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes and independence.
Equity and Diversity
Promotes equity and appreciation of diversity and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
The teacher demonstrates an appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
Professional Responsibilities
Fulfills all professional responsibilities
Cooperates in interactions with parents/guardians, including but not limited to being an active participant in the family partnership network.
Writes reports, develops IEPs, maintains data collection employing research-based best practice strategies to demonstrate student progress and adjust student goals.
Works with expert consultants to develop effective support systems for students.
Shares responsibility with all program leaders for accomplishing the goals and priorities of South Coast Educational Collaborative.
Exercises reflection on teaching and education and embraces the concept of continuous learning.
