SY 25- 26 Special Education Teacher - Learning Perspectives (2 positions)

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.

TheSpecial Education Teacher-Learning Perspectives Programis responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

The Learning PerspectivesProgramis a substantially separate program for students diagnosed with Emotional LearningPerspectivesProgramis designed to provide services for asmall group of students whohave a wide range of developmental needs across multiple grade levels.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in:
• Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities;PreK - 8;
• SEI Endorsement
• Autism Endorsement -preferred
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff and parents and advocate for children to problem-solve effectively;
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth both academic and social-emotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Belief in the commitment to promoting equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs 504 plans and/orEnglishlearners (EL).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

TheSpecial Education Teacher-Learning Perspectives Programwill:

• Provide instruction of grade level core instructional materials modified to each students instructional level in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and supplemental instruction following the Massachusetts Curriculum Resource Guide and each students individualized education plan (IEP);
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures maintaining order in the classroom fairly and justly. Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management and follow school-level tiered supports for social/emotional learning;
• Implement individualized student reinforcement and behavioral plan as developed in alignment with the professional team;
• Collect data to support student behavior emotional responses and academic progress;
• Support and embed emotional regulation strategies throughout the school day;
• May coordinate with related service providers (OT SLP PT and BCBA) to integrate all aspects of the related services recommendations into the individualized student plans;
• Coordinate with home service providers or agencies;
• Provide regular daily communication with paraprofessionals about instructional plans schedules and expectations for student support;
• Participate in professional meetings that assist in identifying best practices and continued growth for academic social/emotional and daily living skills;
• Create opportunities for students to practice developmentally appropriate daily living activities to promote independence;
• Communicateclassroom supports and needs such as curriculum and supply needs to school and district-level special education leadership;
• Develop Alternative MCAS Assessment as dictated by student IEP;
• Write student IEP progress reports and goals;
• Administer formal and informal assessments as 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;
• Implement 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;
• Useinnovative 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 self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification;
• Write student IEP progress reports and goals;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning;
• 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 classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Strive to 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 and/or English learners (EL);
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building Principal/SPSA/AP.

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.

Reports to: Principal/SPSA

Evaluated by: Principal/SPSA

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

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

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
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