POSITION: TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION - LIFE SKILLS

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness, student centered meaningful objectives, and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)

1.Responsible for serving as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports on SAGE-IEP, and completing assessments within the required timelines.

2.Responsible for following the student IEP and ensuring compliance with state and federal SPED regulations including the delivery of high quality services, the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment and the implementation of BIPs.

3.Responsible for remaining up to date on best practices regarding curriculum content that is meaningful and beneficial to increase skills to prepare individuals for maximum independence.

4.Responsible for using assessment to guide effective planning of curriculum, differentiated instruction, and the development of IEP goals.

5.Responsible for providing direct instruction in effective communication, functional academics, activities of daily living, social skills training, self help skills, preparation for community experiences, and vocational opportunities as appropriate to each individual to help prepare them to transition from school to post school activities.

6.Responsible for modifying and adapting materials, instructional lessons, etc. to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities as identified in the IEP’s.

7.Develop objectives, collect data, and construct MCAS alternate assessments for students in grade 3 through grade 10.

8.Responsible for providing direction, support, assistance, and consultation to instructional assistants in the handling of day to day instruction and related issues.

9.Responsible for working in conjunction and communicating with itinerant staff (OT, PT, Speech, and Assistive Technologists) to provide a continuation of skill development outside of direct teaching by itinerant staff.

10.Responsible for providing inclusive opportunities for all students within the school community appropriate to each individual student.

11.Responsible for promoting students independence in behaving in a safe, respectful, and age appropriate manner.

12.Responsible for effective management of classroom environment as well as the implementation of a classroom-wide positive behavior and intervention support system.

13.Responsible for implementing high quality teaching and learning using appropriate differentiated instructional materials/techniques.

14.Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

15.Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.

16. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

17. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Special Education Severe Disabilities Licensure.

2.Bachelor of Arts in Special Education

3.CPI/CPR training

4.SEI Endorsement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Advance educational preparation in the discipline.

2.Teaching experience in the discipline.

3.Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs

4.Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.

5.Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition

WORK YEAR: 185 days

SALARY: Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

Position Type: Full-time Salary: $61,410 to $113,833 Per Year Job Categories: Special Education > Life Skills Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities Welcome to North High School

Our Focus Statement Our school-wide focus will enable North High students to improve the organizational, critical thinking and language skills essential to effectively respond to the variety of writing prompts and multi-step problems across all curriculum areas. Progress in this endeavor will be measured by specifically targeted improvements in the scores of various student subgroups on MAP, MCAS, SAT and Advanced Placement examinations. View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school. Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020. Job Requirements

To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) 2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship. Yes/No 3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) 4. Do you have experience working in a public school system? Yes/No 5. Do you have experience with Special Education students? Yes/No 6. Do you have demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs? Yes/No