Special Education Teacher - Algonquin Regional High School

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in special education moderate disabilities
• Prior successful classroom teaching experiences
• Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; able to work with and motivate others
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, research-based best practices and a variety of assessment methods
• Understands the purpose and specifics of core, supplemental, and intervention programs
• Models direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and strategies
• Understands and interprets diagnostic, formative, and summative data, to inform instructional decisions
• Attends, participates and/or facilitates regular student-based meetings including clinic meetings and various IEP meetings
• Enhances own professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about effective instruction and school improvement
• Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
• Able to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision
• Demonstrates knowledge of state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies
• Demonstrates proficiency with technology including database systems and data warehouses, and a willingness to innovatively use instructional technology
• Exhibits professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents and students
• Strong commitment to student achievement and improvement
• ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO): Establish and maintain a safe functional learning environment; Identifies students’ needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in data assessment and intervention strategies; Assess and progress monitor students’ academic growth to guide instruction and keep appropriate records in collaboration with the administration; Provides targeted instruction; Assists staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to inform wider view instructional decisions; Supports the implementation of the school’s improvement plan, goals and objectives; Adheres to state and district initiatives in all content areas for intervention practices; Attends and provides direction in site-based grade level, leadership team, staff meetings, and/or data teams; Collaborates with staff members regarding effective instruction and intervention; Supports the goals, objectives, strategies outlined in the IEP; Participates in district-wide curriculum development; Adheres to the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies and activities; Actively participates in district assigned curriculum committees, meetings and/or trainings; Complies with district-testing programs and assessments; Regular and on-time attendance is required; Complete other non-administrative duties as assigned