Special Education Teacher for Transitions Academy for Students ages

*** Position Open until Filled ***

DUTIES:

• Plan prepare and deliver instructional activities in the classroom setting and community (school and outside community as allowed) that focus on education/career training employment independent living and community participation.
• Plan modify and differentiate instruction.
• Be responsible for providing education that is consistent with IEP goals and objectives as well as a vision for transitionto adult living and postsecondary goals.
• Develop relationships and share information with students parents and district staff regarding student needs progress and resources.
• Participate in the IEP process as mandated by IDEA and 603 CMR and fulfill assigned district responsibilities.
• Work with the Evaluation Team Leader who facilitates the IEP process.
• Manage student behavior with appropriate behavior management strategies for students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or students with Autism Spectrum Disorders including as needed providing a sensory diet maintaining routines and procedures providing positive behavioral interventions and as needed assisting in the completion of functional behavior assessments and subsequent behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in required professional development and offerings that build necessary and new skills.
• Actively participate in the teacher evaluation process including providing all required documentation.
• Use resources hands on materials and technology to enhance instruction.
• Supervise and coordinate the roles of paraprofessionals and complete related paperwork as assigned.
• Provide embedded training to paraprofessionals through modelling and use of resources and technology.
• Be responsible for all reporting requirements including attendance.
• Collaborate with districtwide transition staff specialists and state agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and

• Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities) and grade level 512 licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and
• Bachelors Degree with appropriate license; or
• Masters Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.
• Transition Specialist Endorsement preferred.
• Previous experience in working with secondary students with disabilities preferred.
• Willingness and ability to use technology to enhance student instructional activities.
• Ability to manage classroom staff and establish routines and procedures.
• Ability to modify curriculum and differentiate student learning experiences.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis ofrace color religious creed national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information ancestry age handicap or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Reach out to Carmen MolinaFigueroa the Human Resources Analyst atext. 55394 the email address is She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation sex characteristics sex stereotypes and other sexbased conduct genetic information ancestry age disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race color sex gender identity sex characteristics sex stereotypes and other sexbased conduct religion national origin or sexual orientation disability or homelessness.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexbased harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to