Special Education Teacher

North Andover Public Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Andover Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for North Andover Middle School. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, specialized instruction in inclusion or sub-separate settings within our district’s middle school program.

The teacher will align instruction with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, develop IEPs using ESPED, and collaborate with general education staff to meet diverse student needs. A Massachusetts certification in relevant area is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Massachusetts certification in specific area(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in line with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards for student achievement.
• Use innovative instructional approaches and technology to enhance learning.
• Follow district policies when working with students, families, and colleagues.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in assigned activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Special Education Teacher

Reports To

Principal and Special Ed Administrator

Location

North Andover Middle School

General Description

Thespecial education teacher is responsible for delivering high quality, specialized instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district and state. The specialized instruction will look different depending on whether it's inclusion or a sub-separate program setting. The school district has multiple programs across7 schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• Massachusettscertification inspecificarea(s)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in a subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.
• Plan and instruct study skills, social skills (Social Thinking Program), bullying prevention and behavior skills
• Write goals, objectives, present level of performance, progress reports and all appropriate documentation for students’ Individual Education Plans using ESPED.
• Provide general education teachers with copies of IEP, collaborate with general education teachers to understand student’s classroom needs, and consult.
• Maintain student data, notes, progress, behavior, and emotional status in the students’ binders.
• Maintain a student specific school-to-home communication system.
• Develop and disseminate staff and student schedules.
• Active and knowledgeable participation in team meetings.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all settings to include but not limited to: classroom, hallways, and out of school settings.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Working Conditions

Working in a school setting. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Year

184 days

Salary

As negotiated with North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

North Andover Middle School serves more than 1,000 students and their families in grades 6-8. Our entire faculty and staff work with students to achieve high academic and social standards as well as personal and community responsibility. Personal and academic growth as well as building skills in self advocacy during the middle school years prepares students for high school and beyond. Our learning approach is to offer a balanced instructional program in a team setting that emphasizes academic integrity while making an emotional connection with the students as they continue to develop social skills.

North Andover Middle School is looking for a dedicated, talented, and certified special education teacher. Candidates should have a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse population, experience working in middle school, proven ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to their own learning.