Learning Prep School in Newton MA is hiring
Substitute Teachers to fill in as needed for teacher absences in Middle and High School classes of all subjects (academic subjects electives etc) for the
School Year. Candidates with experience working with students with learning disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Teaching hours are MondayFriday 7:30am3:15pm.
Per Diem Employee Benefits Include:- Free Breakfast Lunch and onsite Parking
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match (currently 3
- Employer Paid EAP benefits (Employee Assistance Program) available for employees and their family members
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.Qualifications:- Bachelors degree
- Teaching/Classroombased experience preferred
Reports to: School PrincipalJob Goal: To provide informed engaged and differentiated instruction as defined in each students IEP.Responsibilities:- Implement the program core values and mandated programs.
- Responsible for the delivery of content and skills across a broad range of academic disciplines.
- Establish and implement behavioral norms consistent routine (i.e. classroom rules inplace behavior monitoring system for reinforcement) to be maintained in the classroom and throughout the school building.
- Provide differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content methods and materials guided by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards in accordance with copyright regulations.
- Provide all accommodations to students as required by the IEP.
- Monitor students with vigilance and integrity at all times in accordance with the programs policies including the Acceptable Use policy.
- Formulate weekly lesson plans monthly projected plans as specified by Supervisor.
- Review of all cumulative records of assigned students including: IEPs evaluations progress notes status reports medical background etc.
- Participate in IEP meetings as needed; make specific recommendations report progress.
- Maintain parent contact in cooperation with other school staff (i.e. phone log email etc..
- Maintain collaborative communication with staff to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Attend to assigned duties (i.e. lunch cab break duty etc.
- Attend weekly staff meetings inservice training parent meetings studentcentered staff meetings.
- Establish goals to continue professional growth and development.
- Implement problem solving negotiating and mediating skills with students following CPI guidelines.
- Maintain a respectful positive proactive professional attitude.
- Develop an ongoing problem solving relationship with supervisor seeking guidance as necessary.
- Use a wide variety of assessments including individual common and external assessments to inform and evaluate teaching and learning.
- Compile report card grades and/or individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines.
- Maintain languagebased classroom structure to facilitate development of receptive and expressive language skills.
- Communicate student progress regularly with parents and/or community when specified.
- Complete weekly goal sheets when specified
- Implement assistive technology when specified and consult with Assistive Technology Specialist as needed.
About Learning Prep:Located in West Newton Learning Prep School is an innovative and unique nonprofit school for students with significant and diverse language and learning challenges. Our students face a broad range of learning disabilities including languagebased nonverbal and executive functioning difficulties. Understanding that language skills are the basis for all learning LPSs unique curriculum integrates the teaching of language skills in all subjects. LPS strives to provide specialized instruction in an inspiring warm supportive and emotionally safe environment. Founded in 1970 LPS is the largest independent day school serving students with languagebased disabilities from across the learn more about our unique school for students with languagebased learning disabilities please visit our website is an Equal Opportunity EmployerDirect Applicants OnlyNo Recruiters Please