Choices Teacher

Title : Choices TeacherPOSITION SUMMARY : To provide direct instruction to students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in K-4 in order to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement equal access to high levels of instruction the achievement of academic proficiency for all students and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the MISSION : Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools : the Comprehensive Grammar School the Marsh Grammar School the Tenney Grammar School the Timony Grammar School and one comprehensive high school : Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban / urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Public Schools students will achieve academic social-emotional and civic success. They will attain technological cultural and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship leadership and their commitment to lifelong LICENSES REGISTRATIONS : Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Moderate Disabilities PK-8 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is AND EXPERIENCE : At least a Bachelors Degree in the area of major study. Masters degree preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are : English Spanish Arabic and AND ABILITY : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff and the communityWork independently prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneouslyPerform duties with awareness of all district requirements state and federal laws and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit A) Contract)Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive mannerMaintain appropriate confidential recordsReact professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes behavior / aggression seizure activity etc.)Operate and / or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technologyStrong collaborative teaching coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand of specialized content area as well as any related laws and to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assignedESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs interests and abilities of a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons units projects in order to communicate these objectives to best instructional methods ( Design for Learning) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated to work with students identified by the evaluation team as having special in coordination with the evaluation team and implement individualized educational plans for the students approved to receive special needs servicesProvide diagnostic testing of students referredSubmit written forms time logs data of students and reports required by the SEAParticipate in all special education staff meetings in-service training and school with colleagues students and or parents on a regular to all policies and / or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school in staff development TO : Building Principal (and / or Special Education Administrator). The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) OF EMPLOYMENT : Covered under Methuen Education Association (Unit A) note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an as needed basis to serve the best interests of all students as long as this does not conflict with the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) LINKS : Methuen Education Association ContractOnly online applications will be Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse inclusive and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital / domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants.

Key Skills

Client Server,Account Development,Business Travel,Corporate Risk Management,Dsp,Litigation Paralegal

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1