K-2 Special Education Teacher - SOAR Program (Trauma-Informed)

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools is seeking a Specialized Program Special Education Teacher for the SOAR program (grades K-2) in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The role focuses on emotional regulation, academic resilience, and social skills in a trauma-informed setting to minimize out-of-class time and maximize instructional access. Starting date is immediate.

Salary ranges from $58,859 to $104,074 per year. Requires MA Certification, elementary classroom experience, and a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• MA Certification is required for Massachusetts licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Master's degree preferred for specialized instruction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.
• May require toileting.

Skills

Elementary classroom experience

Education

MA Certification

Master degree

Job description

Amesbury Public Schools is seeking a Specialized Program Special Education Teacher for the SOAR program (grades K-2) in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The role focuses on emotional regulation, academic resilience, and social skills in a trauma-informed setting to minimize out-of-class time and maximize instructional access. Starting date is immediate.

Salary ranges from $58,859 to $104,074 per year. Requires MA Certification, elementary classroom experience, and a Master's degree is preferred.