Special Education Inclusion Teacher ~ High School

•Implement direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using a multi-sensory approach, differentiated strategies and research-based techniques, including use of modified content, methodology and performance criteria as needed, as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in an inclusive general education environment.

•Collaborate and co-teach with grade level classroom teachers, other special education teachers and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.

•Promote and assist in the implementation of appropriate strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of student’s academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.

•Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEP’s/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing w/parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families and any outside providers.

•Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students.

•Use a multi-disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring in order to routinely implement data-based decision-making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.

•Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals as needed

•Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.

•Perform other duties as reasonably required by the Director of Special Education

•Collaborate and co-teach with grade level classroom teachers, other special education teachers and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.

•Promote and assist in the implementation of appropriate strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of student’s academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.

•Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEP’s/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing w/parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families and any outside providers.

•Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students.

•Use a multi-disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring in order to routinely implement data-based decision-making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.

•Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals as needed

•Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.

•Perform other duties as reasonably required by the Director of Special Education

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

The Middleborough High School community believes that all students should become life-long learners who can effectively communicate in their world while showing confidence, demonstrating tolerance, and providing service to their community. We challenge students to be informed young adults who will help to solve problems within our global society using creative ideas. A combination of challenging courses, varied instruction, and authentic learning opportunities will provide students with the means to achieve their goals. We are committed to our graduates being able to: Solve problems Acknowledge global issues Communicate well Help others Embrace life-long learning Make learning relevant Strive for excellence The Middleborough High School community has identified the following learning expectations for all students: To clearly, fluently and confidently present ideas To acquire and assess information for a purpose To apply critical and analytical thinking to solve problems To collaborate to meet a common goal To create original products that demonstrates skill and knowledge To respect the diversity of beliefs, opinions and needs in the global society To demonstrate the value of service to the welfare of the community.

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  
  MA Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (8-12) OR as Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
  
  Highly qualified for high school
  
  Strong Behavioral Management Skills,
  
  Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks
  
  Educational background or experience with differentiated instruction in both a self-contained and an inclusive high school setting, including proven skills in classroom management and instructional strategies
  
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Paul Branagan , Principal
• 71 East Grove St.
• Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone: 508-946-2010
• Fax: 508-946-8852
• Email: