Middle School Special Education Teacher

The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

- maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content

- planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum

- maintaining classroom management

- planning and delivering effective instruction

- promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement

- communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students

- promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

- maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content

- planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum

- maintaining classroom management

- planning and delivering effective instruction

- promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement

- communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students

- promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
  
  MA DESE Teaching Certification Severe Disabilities All Levels.
  
  Experience working with students who have multiple disabilities; experience with discrete trials.
  
  Excellent classroom management skills; ability to work as part of a team; willing to be trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques provided by the district.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Debra Roloson , Principal
• 950 North Street
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: 413-448-9620
• Email: