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TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION - MODERATE SPECIAL NEEDS/INCLUSION - SECONDARY

Employer
Worcester Public Schools
Location
Worcester, MA, United States
Salary
Competitive
SUBJECT: TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION - MODERATE SPECIAL NEEDS/INCLUSION - SECONDARY

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This teaching position is accountable for providing services to students who have been identified with a disability through the team evaluation process. These students are identified as needing systematic instruction throughout their day to address weaknesses across the curriculum. Students are taught compensatory strategies using multi-sensory techniques to enable them to reach their potential and build self-esteem.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for serving as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports on SAGE-IEP, and completing assessments within the required timelines.

2. Responsible for following the student IEP and ensuring compliance with state and federal SPED regulations including the delivery of high quality services, the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment.

3. Responsible for remaining up to date with curriculum content and for modifying the curriculum and instruction for students with learning disabilities as identified on their IEPs.

4. Responsible for providing multi-sensory language curricula on a daily basis and support student development of phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, word recognition and comprehension skills in reading acquisition.

5. Responsible for implementing high quality teaching and learning in inclusion and/or LD classes using appropriate differentiated instructional techniques.

6. Responsible for communicating and collaborating with regular education teachers and other personnel in the educational programming for students with learning disabilities.

7. Responsible for understanding the state required guidelines around standardized testing and for providing appropriate accommodations as identified on student IEPs during the administration of these tests.

8. Responsible for assessing student knowledge and academic progress using formal and informal means to develop measurable IEP goals and to support student learning.

9. Responsible for creating and coordinating a schedule of services for students to ensure all IEP requirements are met.

10. Responsible for providing individual, small group, and inclusion instruction aligned with the IEP.

11. Responsible for guiding and supervising paraprofessionals in the instruction/support of students.

12. Responsible for implementing appropriate assistive technologies to support and enhance the students' communication and learning.

13. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning in the least restrictive environment.

14. Responsible for attending monthly department meetings and building based meetings/two per month.

15. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

16. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors Degree

2. Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12.

3. SEI Endorsement

4. A minimum of three years' successful teaching experience in Special Education

5. Evidence of mastery of a wide variety of teacher competencies, curricula and the understanding of a wide variety of effective instructional models,
including multi-sensory, structured language techniques.

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Massachusetts licensure in Special Needs 5-12.

2. Demonstrated experience supporting students with severe special needs.

3. Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or an African language.

4. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.

WORK DAY: Teachers' work day

WORK YEAR: Teachers' work year.

SALARY: Appropriate step on Teachers' salary schedule.

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org. All information including a
resume, cover letter and licensure must be submitted.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 3
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.
Job Requirements In order to be hired to teach in the Worcester Public Schools you must possess SEI Endorsement .

  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
    2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Publc Schools? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.
    Yes/No
    3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
    4. Do you hold an Educator license in another state? (Urban)
    Yes/No
    5. Do you have experience working in a public school system?
    Yes/No
    6. Are you SEI endorsed?
    Yes/No
    7. Are you fluent in a language(s) other than English?
    Yes/No
    Contact Information Eileen Looney-Quinn, Assistant Director
    20 Irving Street
    Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
    Phone: 508-799-3028
    Email: QuinnE@worc.k12.ma.us

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