Moderate Special Needs Classroom Teacher

The Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute to provide direct instruction for students in a substantially separate classroom at the Whitin Intermediate School.

This position is available immediately and is anticipated to be 10 weeks in length.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master's Degree preferred. Massachusetts licensure in moderate special needs or equivalent as outlined by Massachusetts DESE, or licensure with a reciprocal state.

Essential Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy as well as to the vision of high expectations for achievement and equal access to high quality instruction for all students.

Experience with the development and implementation of student education and behavior plans, including knowledge and practices around grade level, state approved curriculum and resources

Writing, assessing, and reporting on student goals, benchmarks, and progress

Attendance and participation in the Team meeting process, including eligibility, annual, and re-evaluation meetings and IEP development

Provision of specialized instruction in primary content areas, including the development of modifications and accommodations relevant to student learning

Collaboration with grade level educators, specialists, and support staff related to students

Communication with families/caregivers related to student progress

Assessment/evaluation and standardized testing of students to support the eligibility evaluation process

Planning and providing direct instruction both in the inclusion classroom setting and in small group/individual settings per the student’s IEP

Assessing student learning, monitoring students’ understanding of the general education curriculum, and adjusting instruction appropriately

Maintaining consistent communication with parents

Provides support for paraeducators assigned to classroom support or student support.

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My application affirms, that I have read and understand that the information which I have provided with this application process and the accompanying resume is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that any omission or falsified information shall subject me to disqualification from further consideration for employment and shall be considered justification for my immediate dismissal if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize all persons, schools, current employer(s) and previous employers and other organizations named in the application process and accompanying resume to provide Uxbridge Public Schools with any relevant information that may be helpful in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless said persons and entities and Uxbridge Public Schools from and all liability for providing and/or using this information."

This position is available immediately and is anticipated to be 10 weeks in length.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master's Degree preferred. Massachusetts licensure in moderate special needs or equivalent as outlined by Massachusetts DESE, or licensure with a reciprocal state.

Essential Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy as well as to the vision of high expectations for achievement and equal access to high quality instruction for all students.

Experience with the development and implementation of student education and behavior plans, including knowledge and practices around grade level, state approved curriculum and resources

Writing, assessing, and reporting on student goals, benchmarks, and progress

Attendance and participation in the Team meeting process, including eligibility, annual, and re-evaluation meetings and IEP development

Provision of specialized instruction in primary content areas, including the development of modifications and accommodations relevant to student learning

Collaboration with grade level educators, specialists, and support staff related to students

Communication with families/caregivers related to student progress

Assessment/evaluation and standardized testing of students to support the eligibility evaluation process

Planning and providing direct instruction both in the inclusion classroom setting and in small group/individual settings per the student’s IEP

Assessing student learning, monitoring students’ understanding of the general education curriculum, and adjusting instruction appropriately

Maintaining consistent communication with parents

Provides support for paraeducators assigned to classroom support or student support.

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My application affirms, that I have read and understand that the information which I have provided with this application process and the accompanying resume is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that any omission or falsified information shall subject me to disqualification from further consideration for employment and shall be considered justification for my immediate dismissal if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize all persons, schools, current employer(s) and previous employers and other organizations named in the application process and accompanying resume to provide Uxbridge Public Schools with any relevant information that may be helpful in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless said persons and entities and Uxbridge Public Schools from and all liability for providing and/or using this information."

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Substitute: Teachers

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS:
  
  Oral and written skills; the ability to complete research tasks; interpersonal skills; ability to work in groups, communicate effectively with parents, students and other staff; mastery of assigned subject; knowledge of current practices; knowledge of the system and school’s mission and goals; knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulations and statutes; knowledge of School Committee Policy; knowledge of theory and practice of student learning styles. Computer skills including work processing, database, spreadsheet and graphics.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Jennifer Toth , Director of Pupil Services
• 9 North Main Street
• Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569
• Phone: 508-278-8648
• Email: