Rupert Nock Middle School is a grade 68 school. We are looking for a dynamic positive person who enjoys working with middle school students who is comfortable in a fastpaced school environment and who is interested in collaborating with a team of teachers. The Special Education teacher will provide instruction to elementary grade students and must be comfortable differentiating and modifying curriculum coteaching in general education classrooms and providing academic support to students with disabilities. In addition the teacher will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teaching team to support students in an inclusion model. We are looking for an energetic and flexible educator who is interested in contributing to our school culture through activities outside the classroom (clubs professional programs and extracurricular activities) and working by the Clipper Values (respect kindness innovation perseverance responsibility reflection.Experience teaching special education and managing the IEP process (including testing reporting and meeting facilitation) required. Experience using researchbased reading & language intervention approaches such as Wilson Language/Reading (certification preferred) a plus. Standardsbased curriculum and instruction experience preferred. Knowledge Required: Currency in the curriculum including knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction for students with languagebased learning disabilities. Effective classroom management and experience with coteaching model. Effective instruction in a standardsbased classroom. Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency. Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity. Effective integration of technology across the curriculum. Abilities Required: Ability to deliver effective instruction.Ability to modify and differentiate instruction to meet student needs. Ability to administer required student testing and assessments to write related reports and to facilitate team meetings. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students parents colleagues and administrators. Equal Opportunity EmployerNewburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs activities or employment practices based on race color national origin age religion gender gender identity sexual orientation or disability.
Special Education Long Term Sub
