Special Education Teacher for the Expect Success Program (ESP) (Grades 9-12)
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the High School Special Education Administrator, the position involves working with students in grades 9-12 who are identified as having an Emotional Disturbance or Other Health Impaired and who are in the emotional support program (called the Expect Success Program - "ESP"). The position requires the ability and flexibility to deliver services to meet the academic and social/emotional needs of students enrolled in the program and to work collaboratively with teachers, related service personnel, paraprofessionals, parents, administrators and area agencies. Moreover, the position requires a strong understanding of the special education process, excellent organizational skills, the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the widely divergent needs of students, connect with and build strong relationships with parents/families, and case management responsibilites of students in the program. Additionally, the position requires the ability to create an environment of respect and rapport, to manage routines and procedures, and to contribute to the culture of positive student behavior. Solid communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines and a willingness to participate in a professional learning community are also essential.
Requirements
- New Hampshire DOE Special Education certification and specialized endorsement in Emotional Disturbance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or related discipline ot assignment
- One to three years of successful prior experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred
- Experience teaching students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges is preferred
- Strong understanding of the special education process
- Excellent organizational skills
- Solid communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in related area preferred
- Experience teaching students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges is preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver services to meet the academic and social/emotional needs of students enrolled in the program
- Work collaboratively with teachers, related service personnel, paraprofessionals, parents, administrators and area agencies
- Differentiate instruction to meet the widely divergent needs of students
- Connect with and build strong relationships with parents/families
- Case management responsibilites of students in the program
- Create an environment of respect and rapport
- Manage routines and procedures
- Contribute to the culture of positive student behavior
- Meet deadlines
- Participate in a professional learning community
Benefits
- Full benefits package
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Job Type
Full-time
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