What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - High School Immediate Opening position at Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District?
The Jaffrey Rindge Cooperative School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of certified general special education case manager at the middle and high school levels. These positions provide opportunities to provide support and specialized instruction to learners who access the general education setting. Co-teaching and collaboration with general education teachers key to a successful model.
Desired candidates will demonstrate an understanding of differentiation practices, team work, and collaboration. A NH DOE certificate to teach K-12 General Special Education certification required, or the ability to acquire a Statement of Eligibility from the NH DOE. Additional certification in any core subject area desired. We are a forward thinking, visionary district looking for qualified, passionate professionals to join our team. Very low case management numbers (typically 15 learners or less).
Create:
Accurate and complete student records, reports, and paperwork as required by District, state and
federal mandates.
Safe, secure, student-centered learning environments.
Clear communication of expectations for academic and behavior achievement.
Developmentally appropriate lesson materials to support student success.
Collegial relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, acting with integrity,
fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Written, quarterly (or as appropriate by IEP but not less than as often as regular notification of student
academic performance) progress reports on all assigned students and distribute to appropriate team
members.
Collaborate/Facilitate:
Implementation of IEPs with regular education instructors.
Regularly with evaluators, service providers, classroom teachers, parents, administration, and Local
Educational Agents to create appropriate IEPs.
With parents regarding student progress at regular intervals.
Rapport with students and colleagues.
With behavioral supports to develop effective intervention plans.
Meetings as appropriate to meet Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requirements and support
student achievement.
Consistent feedback to students.
Report incidents promptly to maintain student, staff, and school safety to adhere to District, state and
federal mandates.
In staff meetings, District professional development, and Professional Learning Communities as
appropriate.
Manage:
Complete paperwork and reports within mandated timelines.
Data for progress monitoring, using a variety of resources and data tools.
Student behavioral needs to maintain safe, productive learning environments.
Safe work/educational spaces, integrate training provided by District in appropriate de-escalation
techniques.
Prompt responses to inquiries from all sources.
Participate in and implement professional development as mandated by District and state licensure to
maintain state certification.
District policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws to ensure compliance and
professionalism.
Daily assignments for instructional associates.
Consistent feedback and direction/guidance to assigned instructional associates.
Support in input of evaluative process for instructional associates.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or Building Principal.
