Job Title: Special Education High School Teacher, Salem High School

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Description: Salem Public Schools (SPS) knows that there is no more important factor in a child's education than a great teacher. Here in Salem, great teachers are passionate about urban education, drive student achievement, reflect and respect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools seeks individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Applicants who have experience teaching in urban schools, hold dual certification, and have bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, this Special Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching high school students in a substantially separate program designed for students on the Autism Spectrum. The teacher must have working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and effective behavior techniques and interventions. The candidate will work in consultation with Special and Regular Education teams. The Special Education Teacher will effectively manage a continuous caseload, i.e., transitioning students in/out of program, participate in professional learning communities with grade level cohorts, provide parent communication, develop behavioral interventions, and work with paraprofessional staff to ensure the consistent provision of a high quality program for students. Additional professional obligations as determined by the District and school will also be expected.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree preferred
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education; Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind
• Dual Certification (content area) a plus

• SEI Endorsement Required

• 1 or more years of relevant experience implementing ABA in a high school setting
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Second Language (Spanish) Proficiency a plus
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Oversee programming for students in substantially-separate ASD program
• Provide specialized instruction that will allow all students to successfully engage in instruction based upon the Common Core standards
• Work with the assigned BCBA and classroom support team to develop data-taking mechanisms and analyze data to drive instruction and monitor student progress
• Develop and use program books to ensure consistency in programming
• Maintain consistent communication and positive student management skills
• Work collaboratively across school settings and with parents and various community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, collect data, and create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students
• Demonstrate ability to write an effective IEP with SMART goals and sensible accommodations
• Develop IEPs and generate progress reports using IEP software
• Demonstrate ability to administer, interpret and report findings from standardized evaluations

• Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives through IEP progress reports & special education meetings

• Evaluate students' abilities in basic academics and social development
• Manage student behavior in order to provide a safe and an optimal learning environment
• Support and assist paraprofessionals and other school personnel in their implementation of classroom goals and IEP accommodations, modification and goals
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student access and learning and confidence to learn
• Modify/adapt materials, instructional lessons, etc. to meet the specific needs of disabled students across the school day, as identified in their IEPs

Special Education Teachers are part of the Salem Teachers Union. They report to their building Principal, the assigned Special Education Supervisor and to the Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Contact Information:

Deborah Connerty, Acting Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Department of Pupil Personnel Services

Salem Public Schools

29 Highland Avenue

Salem, MA 01970

Phone: 978-740-1249

Fax: 978-740-1137

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Alicia Palmer, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: apalmer@salemk12.org