Job Description

ORANGE

Special Education Teacher

POSITION OPEN:     Effective Immediately for the remainder of the School Year 2024-2025

Job Description:

Under the direction of the School Principal and the Director of Student Support Services, the special education teacher assesses, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed support.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of: the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all students with disabilities; MA content curriculum frameworks and instructional techniques; human behavior, development, and skill performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders; and Ralph C. Mahar Regional policies and effective instructional practices.

The special educator also demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to students in a group and in an individual setting; demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services; completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of students; displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community members. Overall, the special educator possesses excellent human relations skills and a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal form.

The teacher must:

Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Is ethical and reliable, and meets routine responsibilities consistently.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effectiveinstructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, elementary/early childhood assessments in mathematics and literacy, and research related to learning and best practices
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data
management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Possess knowledge and demonstrate understanding of all required components of the Individualized Education Program(IEP).
Possess the SEI RETELL Endorsement for Educators (ELL)
Skilled with G-Suite for Education
Must have a current Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities grades 5-12

Other Requirements:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and work processing
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
Demonstrated organizational skills. SEI Endorsement.
MA DESE certification Teacher of Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
Three years' classroom experience and experience with students on behavior plans preferred
Training/experience with reading interventions preferred

APPLY TO:        Dr. Phillip Saisa, Director of Student Support Services
            Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District
            507 South Main Street
            PO Box 680
            Orange MA  01364-0680

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How To Apply

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