Upper School Pathways Sub Separate Teacher

Marsh Grammar School; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Grammar School in Methuen, MA seeks an Upper School Pathways Sub Separate Teacher for students with special needs. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized education plans, with collaboration from the evaluation team and regular parent conferences.

A Massachusetts license in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 with SEI endorsement is required. Master’s degree preferred; bilingual abilities are appreciated.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 with SEI Endorsement is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in major area; Master’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual ability is preferred (English, Spanish, Arabic, French).

Responsibilities

• Plan curricula and lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for students in the program.
• Perform diagnostic testing and maintain required records and reports.
• Coordinate with evaluation team and staff for conferences and budget/purchasing duties.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and school programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Data-driven instruction

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Google for Education

Instructional technology

Job description

Upper School Pathways Sub Separate Teacher

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Description

Pathways Sub Separate Teacher Upper School

This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be expected to work with students identified by the evaluation team as having special needs; develop, in coordination with the evaluation team individualized education plans for students approved to receive special needs resource services and implement these plans; provide diagnostic testing of students referred; submit written forms, time logs, data of students and reports required by the building chairperson and/or the in-service coordinator; participate in all special education staff meetings and in-service training and school programs; complete semi-annual reports on each student and hold a minimum of three parent conferences; provide annual re-evaluation of students currently placed in the program; submit purchase orders for supplies and materials required in the program; complete a yearly inventory of supplies and materials; and participate in all regular school functions at the direction of the building principal.

OUR MISSION: Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social, emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: At least a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study. Master’s degree preferred. Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are: English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit A) Contract)
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
• Maintain appropriate confidential records
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)
• Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.
• Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, in order to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs best instructional methods (i.e.Universal Design for Learning) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Expected to work with students identified by the evaluation team as having special needs.
• Develop, in coordination with the evaluation team, and implement individualized educational plans for the students approved to receive special needs services.
• Provide diagnostic testing of students referred.
• Submit written forms, time logs, data of students and reports required by the SEA.
• Participate in all special education staff meetings, in-service training and school programs.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
• Adheres to all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees.
• Participate in staff development programs.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal (and/or Special Education Administrator). The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Covered under Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract. Please note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an as needed basis to serve the best interests of all students as long as this does not conflict with the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

Helpful Links:

Methuen Education Association Contract

Welcome to Marsh Grammar School

The Marsh Grammar School Family is committed to the academic, physical, emotional, and social development of its student population. Our school community embraces the philosophy and goals of the Methuen Public Schools. Thus, our mission is to prepare students to live and compete in a global society. To accomplish this mission: We place a strong emphasis, as a grammar school, on having our students be proficient with the Methuen curriculum, performing optimally on standardized tests. We promote the concept of citizenship, living and working cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups. We foster cultural awareness of world cultures preparing our students for an ever shrinking globe. Achievement of our mission involves the collective effort and involvement of the entire Marsh Grammar School family: students, parents, and staff.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Gordon , Supervising Principal
• 309 Pelham Street
• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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