2025-2026 Anticipated Opening Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Director of Student ServicesOVERVIEW:Our Mission Statement: Palmer Public Schools will be a community that develops lifelong learners by engaging in a rigorous curriculum which creates opportunities for academic and social/emotional growth of all students through a safe supportive and collaborative environment.Our Theory of Action: If we improve student faculty and staff wellbeing and provide students with a challenging curriculum delivered through rigorous engaging instruction with learning experiences intentionally designed to meet the needs of each student then we will have prepared all students to be lifelong learners who will contribute positively to society.ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multisensory teaching differentiated strategies including use of modified content methodology and performance criteria as needed as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in an inclusion setting.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred Required: MA Licensure as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 512 Required: Highly qualified in general curriculumKnowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks and integration of state frameworks into local curricula and instruction for reading written language mathematics & functional skillsKnowledge and training in structured reading methodology preferredEducational background or experience with differentiated instruction in an inclusive setting including proven skills in classroom management coteaching and instructional strategiesCitizenship residency or work VISA in United States required.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multisensory teaching differentiated strategies including use of modified content methodology and performance criteria as needed as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in a selfcontained setting. Experience with behavioral therapeutic techniques with a diverse population preferred. Plans a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs interest and abilities of the students. Collaborate with grade level classroom teachers other special education teachers and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students. Promote and assist in the implementation of researchbased strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of students academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school. Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals (e.g. behavioral motor development and communication skills academic needs vocational abilities etc. for purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration. Serve as contact person for designated caseload including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance writing IEPs/progress reports etc. management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews conferencing w/parents/Team members etc. and maintenance of communication between teachers specialists families and any outside providers. Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system to ensure a successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students. Use a multidisciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring in order to routinely implement databased decisionmaking practices to guide instruction and lesson planning Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons units and projects. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers contract. Strives by instruction and action to implement the districts philosophy of education instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations. Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. Takes all necessary necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Follows the Palmer Public Schools code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and makes written evaluations as required. Maintains an expectation as a professional. Takes an active part in the contractuallyapproved teacher evaluation process contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g. Back to School Night Open House programs activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers contract. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget facilities curriculum and personal wellbeing. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals. Coordinate student and staff schedules to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and the efficient use of resources. Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active participatory Team member. Perform other duties as reasonably required.The salary for this position is: according to contractAll positions are subject to qualifications duties and rates of compensation presently in force and subject to appropriate funding.