Special Education Teacher - MTRS Eligible (1)
The Education Cooperative
Full-time
On-site
Massachusetts, United States
THE ROLE:
The Education Cooperative seeks a Special Education Teacher for the TEC Academy Phoenix (TAP). Currently servicing students in grades K-2 and 6-12. The program serves students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success. The Special Education Teacher position will focus primarily on TEC Academy Phoenix's grades 6-12 program.
OUR ORGANIZATION:
The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 19 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner.
TEC Academy Phoenix is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in grades K-2 & 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student, schedule and chair IEP Meetings
Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and post graduation
Maintain effective, ongoing communication with colleagues and district representatives to improve student outcomes
Collaborate in the development of IEP planning notes and IEP progress reports
Maintain updated student records, including IEPs, professional reports and required data for all students, in accordance with student records regulations
Participate in and contribute to professional development events, coaching sessions, and other trainings at the program level
Participate in and contribute to collaborative meetings at the program level, to improve practice and student outcomes
Integrate technology into the classroom practice as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
Consult and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators.
Actively participate in team meetings.
Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS:
Strong instructional pedagogy.
Background in Special Education
Background in History Education preferable.
Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history
Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students
Strong communication skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly
Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior
Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team
Technological proficiency - having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically.
Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
The Education Cooperative seeks a Special Education Teacher for the TEC Academy Phoenix (TAP). Currently servicing students in grades K-2 and 6-12. The program serves students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success. The Special Education Teacher position will focus primarily on TEC Academy Phoenix's grades 6-12 program.
OUR ORGANIZATION:
The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 19 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner.
TEC Academy Phoenix is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in grades K-2 & 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student, schedule and chair IEP Meetings
Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and post graduation
Maintain effective, ongoing communication with colleagues and district representatives to improve student outcomes
Collaborate in the development of IEP planning notes and IEP progress reports
Maintain updated student records, including IEPs, professional reports and required data for all students, in accordance with student records regulations
Participate in and contribute to professional development events, coaching sessions, and other trainings at the program level
Participate in and contribute to collaborative meetings at the program level, to improve practice and student outcomes
Integrate technology into the classroom practice as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
Consult and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators.
Actively participate in team meetings.
Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS:
Strong instructional pedagogy.
Background in Special Education
Background in History Education preferable.
Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history
Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students
Strong communication skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly
Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior
Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team
Technological proficiency - having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically.
Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.