Teacher- Special Education-Inclusion PK-12 (Anticipated)

Holyoke Public Schools • Holyoke, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Inclusion Teacher for PreK-12. This role involves meeting and instructing assigned classes, planning a program of study that addresses individual student needs, interests, and abilities, and creating a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. The teacher will guide the learning process towards curriculum goals, assess student accomplishments, and maintain accurate records. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with parents and teacher aides, continuous professional development, and participation in staff meetings and committees. The district is committed to recruiting and retaining high-quality educators who believe in the potential of all students and strive to create a joyful, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Holyoke Public Schools is dedicated to anti-racism, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness, ensuring all students, families, and staff receive the necessary support for success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year of full-time teaching experience
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• MOD DIS 5-12 license

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an urban setting
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committee as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level