Secondary Classroom Teacher - Functional Academics Licensed

Marie Philip School Functional AcademicsExempt/Salary11MonthFullTimeSalary Pay Range: $58464.00 $87969.00American Sign Language Required $1500 Signon BonusHousing Resources AvailableTuition ReimbursementBenefits Options May Include: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance EmployerMatching 403(b) Generous Time Off Benefits Flexible Spending and Dependent Care and more!TLC Diversity Statement:The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates our TLC community members diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches experiences and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they Marie Philip School:MPS enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual bicultural educational model. About TLC:The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationallyrecognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children adults and families. To learn more click our Mission click SUMMARY:Functional Academics Students with Moderate to Severe DisabilitiesProvides classroom instruction for children who have moderate to severe disabilities in addition to deafness within a Secondary (grades 68 or 912 setting. Prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials to match student ability levels and in accordance with the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and state curriculum frameworks including teaching life community and transition skills. Evaluates and documents appropriate data to monitor student progress and serves as an advisor/advocate for students. Works in a team or departmental capacity as assigned. Grades and subjects AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Instruction of students with specific learning disabilities speech or language impairments intellectual disability physical disabilities emotional disability multiple disabilities visual impairments autism spectrum disorder or general assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments).Plans instruction effectively engages learners and uses appropriate instructional student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction materials or assessments where collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements and possible annual IEP student goals and works steadily to help students attain these the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students as needed.**Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students with special needs however TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous physical activity the unique needs will be discussed at the time of interview. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex pregnancy gender identity/expression age criminal record disability sexual orientation familial status veteran status marital status and any other legally protected policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.