Science Teacher - MTRS Eligible

THE ROLE: TEC Academy - Phoenix Campus currently students in grades 6-12. The program serves students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success. The Science Teacher provides daily instruction in science in alignment with the MA Curriculum Frameworks in a flexible, differentiated classroom setting. OUR ORGANIZATION: The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 17 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC Academy is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in Grades K-2 and 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: -Assess students’ skills to determine their learning needs -Plan engaging lessons with clear, measurable objectives that are relevant to the appropriate curriculum standards and adapted s to meet the needs of students -Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities -Teach and mentor students in whole class, small groups, and one-on-one settings -Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress -Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators -Supervise teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities -Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and post graduation -Maintain effective, ongoing communication with colleagues and district representatives to improve student outcomes -Collaborate in the development of IEP planning notes and IEP progress reports -Maintain updated student records, including IEPs, professional reports and required data for all students, in accordance with student records regulations -Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care -Integrate technology into the classroom practice as an instructional tool and for personal productivity. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS: -Strong instructional pedagogy -Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history -Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students. -Strong communication skills -Excellent judgment and decision-making skills -Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly -Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior -Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members. -Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team. -Technological proficiency - having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically. -Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines. -Ability to maintain confidentiality.