Special Education Middle School LINKS-Autism Teacher

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership seeks a dedicated educator to facilitate student learning and development. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree with appropriate teaching licensure in Severe or Moderate Disabilities (PK-8, 5-12) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Preferred candidates will have a Master's Degree in the relevant area. Responsibilities include creating a conducive classroom environment, planning individualized lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining accurate records. Commitment to professional growth and adherence to district policies is essential.

Formación

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content and grade level licensure – Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PK-8, 5-12) from Massachusetts.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in specified locations.
• Plan programs of study that meet individual student needs.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Guide the learning process toward established goals.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policy.

Conocimientos

Content area competency

Classroom management

Instructional techniques

Student assessment

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

Performance Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capacities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents when deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually- approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content and grade level licensure – Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PK-8, 5-12) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license.

Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years.

EEO and Title IX Statements

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, or marital status. The district also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate based on sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.