History Teacher

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Framingham, MA

2d•$58,000 - $67,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. The History Teacher will implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12. This role is responsible for providing challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220-day setting. The teacher will teach classes using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style, and employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning. A key aspect of this role is to provide a learning environment that is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices, while modeling the school’s academic and social expectations. The position requires maintaining first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings and keeping in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols. The teacher will deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class periods for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP, provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary, and participate in assessment practices in regards to the Academy's IAP program. Assisting in and/or developing IEPs as appropriate, participating in teacher and staff meetings, and establishing and maintaining open communication with parents and guardians are also key responsibilities. The role involves completing all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading, and maintaining current licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.
Licensure: Curriculum certification held
Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in education preferred.
Licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12.
Provide challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220 day setting.
Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style.
Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning.
Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices.
Model the school’s academic and social expectations.
Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary.
Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings.
Keep in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols.
Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP.
Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary.
Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program.
Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate.
Participate in teacher and staff meeting.
Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading.
Maintain current licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.