What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher- Long Term Substitute, LTS position at The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough?
The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, Long Term Substitute, Mary Finn School
Beginning April 7, 2025 through the end of the school year
Department :
Student Support Services, Mary Finn School
Job Title
Special Education Teacher
FLSA Status : Exempt / Non-exempt)
Exempt - Unit A
Reports to :
Principal, Assistant Principal or Student Support Services Administration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE) :
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for implementing IEP's for students with disabilities. This can include direct service, inclusion support and consultation. The Special Education teacher works to maintain compliance with all procedures and regulations under IDEA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : evaluating students, report writing, IEP development, parent communication, direct service to student including direct teaching in a small groups, collaboration with related service providers, compliance with paperwork tracking.
QUALIFICATIONS : QUALIFICATIONS :
- Possession of a valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in special education moderate disabilities
- Prior successful classroom teaching experiences
- Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; able to work with and motivate others
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, research-based best practices and a variety of assessment methods
- Understands the purpose and specifics of core, supplemental, and intervention programs
- Models direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and strategies
- Understands and interprets diagnostic, formative, and summative data, to inform instructional decisions
- Attends, participates and / or facilitates regular student-based meetings including clinic meetings and various IEP meetings
- Enhances own professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about effective instruction and school improvement
- Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
- Able to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision
- Demonstrates knowledge of state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies
- Demonstrates proficiency with technology including database systems and data warehouses, and a willingness to innovatively use instructional technology
- Exhibits professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents and students
- Strong commitment to student achievement and improvement
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO) :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work Environment : The work environment is in a classroom setting interacting with students.
Physical Requirements : Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc., Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred), Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Date Updated : 2020
Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.
