SY 26-27 Special Education Teacher

Job Description: Special Education Teacher - Upper SchoolAccountability: Special education teachers are overseen by the Associate Head and report directly to the Director of Student Support (upper school) in fulfilling all of the position Working individually and collaboratively Thornton Academy special education teachers: develop and provide appropriate meaningful and coherent learning experiences that match challenge and extend students knowledge and skills; assess student progress regularly through a range of methods; incorporate digital age tools and resources to apply learning to authentic real-world problems; and utilize best practices and assessment data in planning and delivering curriculum and instruction. Job requirements Teachers at Thornton Academy are required to:have and/or develop a high level of expertise and knowledge in terms of content curriculum development and pedagogybe professionally reflective and growth-oriented: recognize strengths address limitations accept and act upon constructive guidance pursue professional development opportunities participate in school improvement efforts always exercising good judgment and discretiondemonstrate the genuine patience flexibility and enthusiasm necessary for working with adolescentsrecognize the need for appropriate boundaries with students: establishes positive helpful and supportive relationships with students generally while avoiding becoming a friend confidant/e or counselor to individual studentsadhere to the highest professional standards in all interactions and communications with fellow members of the Thornton Academy community (faculty students and colleagues) ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and ability to communicate effectively mediate conflict and adapt quickly to rapidly changing situationsPerformance responsibilities include but are not limited to:Planning and preparing thoroughly to use traditional and contemporary tools and resources to:oFacilitate and inspire student learning; oPromote support and model creative thinking; and oEngage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems Consultation with mainstream teachers to support inclusion in the broader schoolcommunityCompleting necessary special education paperwork and assessments within the specifiedtimelinesEstablishing and administering an effective and appropriate classroom management system that teaches promotes and models attributes of good citizenship and societal responsibility in both personal (face-to-face) and digital forums Planning and providing purposeful academic instruction that is clear coherent and appropriately differentiated and that demonstrates the knowledge skills and work processes representative of an innovative professionalDesigning and utilizing digital age assessments in order to monitor evaluate follow up and track student progress Communicating regularly honestly and respectfully with parents/guardians and colleagues Being thoroughly familiar with safety and emergency protocols and procedures being able to follow those procedures reliably as requiredWorking continuously to improve practice act collegially and exhibit leadership within the Thornton Academy professional communityAccepting and meeting professional responsibilities within the school as a whole by knowing and accepting job obligations outlined in the faculty/staff handbook and/or assigned by the HeadmasterQualifications:Valid Maine Certification 282 or 286Experience working in special education at the secondary level preferredTo apply please submit the following:Letter of interestCurrent resumeCompleted Employee Instructional Staff application form (available for download online here)College transcript (an unofficial/student-issued copy is sufficient though an official copy maylater be requested)Contact information for three work-related referencesEvidence of current/active CHRC certificate (required by Maine law)This certification may be pursued later in the hiring process but the candidate must bewilling to undergo a background check and fingerprinting by the State of Maine; moreinformation may be found at the Dept of Education website here)All materials should be submitted electronically to Please note Special Education Teacher - TAMS in the Subject line. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is electronic submission is not possible materials may be mailed or delivered to:Lisa Estabrook Thornton Academy 438 Main Street Saco ME 04072The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discriminationpolicy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race age colorancestry or national origin religion gender gender identification sexual orientationphysical or mental disability marital veteran or any other legally protected status.

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