Resource Room Teacher

Methuen Public Schools•Methuen, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment. 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. Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 students 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.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 with SEI Endorsement is required.
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study.
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

Nice To Haves

Additional content area license is encouraged.
Master's degree preferred.
Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are: English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

Responsibilities

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.