Description:The HPS Extended School Year (ESY) Program is for students in grades PK 12 who qualify for extended year services per their IEPs. The goal of the program is to prevent regression of learned and/or progressing skills during the Summer months. Locations are at KellySchool (Preschool K2 ABL/RISE)EN WhiteSchool 35 ABL/RISE) Sullivan School 68 ABL TIP SHINE) Jericho (Inclusion) or Transitions Academy depending on students IEP needs district needs and/or grade level.The HPSESY Program runs fromMonday 7/8/24Thursday 8/8/24 from 8:45am1:15pm. There will be a required staff orientation day onThursday6/27/24.
*Hiring will be staggered throughout the Spring based on student enrollment*
ESY Therapists may include: Speech & Language Therapists & Assistants Occupational Therapists & Assistants Physical Therapists & Assistants and/or School Psychologists. The primary function of the ESY Therapist is to provideprescribed therapy services to students who require Extended School Year (ESY) therapy services per IEP. Some providers might also be responsible for completing evaluations or screenings. The ESYtherapist answers directly to theESY Site Supervisor(s) Special Education Director of Intensive Services Special Education Director of Itinerant Services and/or Chief of Pupil Services.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in Staff Orientation Day onThursday 6/27/24 with option for additional prep on Friday 6/28/234
- Sets up therapy spaces and materials conducive to student and IEP needs. Supports ESY teaching staff with therapy specific accomodations.
- Creates and implements weekly therapy schedulecoordinating directly with families for drop in services
- Supervisestherapy assistants (qualified therapists only)
- Designs and implements therapy services
- Administers evaluations and screenings as requested by the Director of Itinerant Services
- Oversees and maintains data collection and IEP progress reporting
- Communicates and collaborates with ESY Site Supervisor(s) and all IEP team members to ensure effective implementation of ESY as per IEPs.
- Meet all district state and federal requirements for the program to which you are assigned including IEP and Progress Report deadlines
- Create a positive educational environment for all students using a multitiered system of supports
- Use professional quality communication skills to convey information to the students family and team
- Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory practice and research. Including engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learners
- Other responsibilities as assigned by ESY Site Supervisor(s) Special Education Director of Intensive Services and Chief of Pupil Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree and Massachusettslicensure in specific therapy area
- Prior experience teaching social/pragmatics preferred
- Demonstrate collaborative teaching ability
- Experience working with students with disabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
- Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply
- Other duties as assigned