SY 25-26 Special Education Teacher - Mod Disabilities

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to providelearning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academicstandards while developing intellectual rigor creative interest and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering a highquality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students parents and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development activities and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license inone:
• Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 512*
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff and parents and advocate for children to effectively solve problems;
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth both academic and socialemotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Special Education Teacher will:

• Provide learning experiences in the assigned subject area as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning;
• Write student IEP progress reports and goals;
• Assess studentsas required;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using the response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons units and projects;
• Implements the districts mission philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives;
• Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required;
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management;
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement;
• Be responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the districts policies in working with students parents and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events and by selfgenerated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification;
• Write student IEP progress reports and goals;
• Administer formal and informal assessmentsas required;
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure maintaining order in the school in a fair and just manner;
• Maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students colleagues and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs with 504 plans andEnglish Learners;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the buildingPrincipal

Reports to: Principal

Evaluated by: Principal

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and theFitchburg Education Association(FEA).

Goodrich Academy School Hours:12:00 pm 7:25 pm

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of NonDiscrimination
The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students employees and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources 376 South Street Fitchburg MA 01420