Special Education Teacher for Middle School ASD Program

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District•Whitman, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher for the ASD Program will instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District. The role aims to provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each student's abilities, interests, and needs. The teacher is expected to continuously develop their professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to improve educational opportunities for students.

Requirements

Massachusetts Special Education Certification.
Demonstrates ability to instruct school students and to maintain purpose and order in the classroom and all other areas of the school.
Commitment to continuously improve professional competence.
Demonstrates ability to design and deliver instruction to facilitate learning consistent with the philosophy, goals, curriculum and policies as established by the School Committee.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a sub-separate program for students on the Autism Spectrum.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum.
Direct the teaching/learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establish specific objectives for all lessons, and communicate these objectives to students.
Support the learning needs of students in terms of their IEP goals and objectives on a continuous basis and seek the assistance of District specialists as required.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, materials, and instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course.
Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provide progress reports as required.
Provide instruction aligned with students' IEP in the areas of Transition Skills, Functional Academics, and Life Skills.
Set a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values.
Manage and fully utilize class time for instructional purposes.
Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.
Assist the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Promote appropriate student behavior and attend to misbehavior when it occurs.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Implement individualized behavior plans and collect corresponding data with the support of the school's BCBA.
Conduct school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations.
Cooperate with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintain accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations.
Take and record attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, note excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents.
Conduct routine assignments with accuracy, promptness, and efficiency.
Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments.
Perform all other duties as required by the school administration.
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Establish and maintain communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Solicit appropriately the help of parents as required in the education of their children.
Maintain good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and have a positive working relationship with them.
Assist in the development of curriculum and methods of course/students evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration.
Incorporate constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors.
Continuously self-evaluate professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, and teacher-student, staff and community relationships in order to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
Keep abreast of new developments in his/her instructional discipline(s) and successful educational practices and programs in order to improve the quality of the educational experiences of his/her students.
Complete CPI or equivalent training.