Special Education Teacher

About the Employer

Special Education Teacher - SEL Focus

Job Summary

The Jaffrey Rindge Cooperative School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Support or Resource Room Teacher for Social-Emotional Learning Needs at the elementary school level. Desired candidates will hold Elementary Education Certification as well as General Special Education Certification or the ability to acquire a Statement of Eligibility to gain this certification.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration with general education teachers and special education teachers is key to a successful model. Small special education case management is required.

Teaching and Instruction

Accurate and complete student records, reports, and paperwork as required by district, state, and federal mandates. Safe, secure, student-centered learning environments. Clear communication of expectations for academic and behavioral achievement. Developmentally appropriate lesson materials to support student success.

Communication and Relationships

Collegial relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. Written, quarterly (or as appropriate by IEP but not less than as often as regular notification of student academic performance) progress reports on all assigned students and distributed to the appropriate team members.

Collaboration/Facilitation

Implementation of IEPs with regular education instructors. Regularly with evaluators, service providers, classroom teachers, parents, administration, and local educational agents to create appropriate IEPs. With parents regarding student progress at regular intervals. Rapport with students and colleagues. With behavioral supports to develop effective intervention plans. Meetings as appropriate to meet Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements and support student achievement.

Management

Complete paperwork and reports within mandated timelines. Data for progress monitoring, using a variety of resources and data tools. Student behavioral needs to maintain safe, productive learning environments. Safe work/educational spaces, integrate training provided by district in appropriate de-escalation techniques. Prompt responses to inquiries from all sources. Participate in and implement professional development as mandated by district and state licensure to maintain state certification. District policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws to ensure compliance and professionalism.

Supervision

Daily assignments for instructional associates. Consistent feedback and direction/guidance to assigned instructional associates. Support in input of evaluative process for instructional associates.

Requirements

Elementary Education Certification as well as General Special Education Certification or the ability to acquire a Statement of Eligibility to gain this certification. NH DOE Certificate to teach K-12 General Special Education Certification is required, or the ability to acquire a Statement of Eligibility from the NH DOE.

What We Offer

We are a forward-thinking, visionary district looking for qualified, passionate professionals to join our team.