Grade 8 Special Education Teacher

The students staff and administration of Freetown Lakeville Middle School are excited to build our team of educators. The mission of Freetown-Lakeville Middle School is to help each student develop into a respectful responsible and resilient individual while acquiring the knowledge and skills to become a positive and active contributor to are seeking a facilitator of learning who enjoys teaching in a student centered learning environment. Our special education teachers are passionate about teaching their curriculum and are able to relate concepts and principles to students everyday lives. They implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for all students and plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students Objective:This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks standards and the rules and regulations of the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School :Responsible for chairing annual IEP meetingResponsible for writing and revising IEPsServe as liaison for a caseload of Special Education studentsResponsible for effective management of the classroom environmentResponsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learnResponsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievementResponsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning including implementing specific strategies for students with moderate to severe disabilitiesResponsible for the creation and implementation of differentiated curricula encompassing core content areas and life skillsResponsible for management of paraprofessional resources in the classroomResponsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race color gender age religion gender identity national origin marital status sexual orientation disability or homelessnessPerformance of other job-related duties as assignedSocial/Civic Expectations:Freetown-Lakeville students and staff will: practice responsible citizenship; respect self and others; accept responsibility; and work Qualifications: DESE license in Special Education (grades 5-8) DegreePreferred Qualifications: experience in the content experience supporting students with special teaching students who are English language who are licensed in another state will be considered if they qualify for the temporary license from DESE (must possess the equivalent license from another state and must have documented proof of working under that license for at least three complete school years). Candidates will need to apply for and pay for the DESE license as a condition of you for your interest in our position at Freetown Lakeville Middle School. If you have any questions or would like to visit please call .Salary & Terms of Employment: In accordance with the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Educators Association contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance program needs and : Bryan more about us link to website link to twitter