Special Educator

4 weeks ago

Hanover, New Hampshire, United States School Administrative Unit 70 Full time

The Bernice A. Ray School is looking for a special educator to start in the 2025-26 school year. The Ray School is a K-5 school in beautiful Hanover, NH. The Hanover area is picturesque, has a New England small town feeling, and offers a variety of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, yet we are only a few hours away from major cities like Boston and New York. Our vibrant and supportive Upper Valley community that includes Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

The Ray School provides a nurturing and inclusive learning community that inspires excellence. The ideal Ray School special educator candidate will provide quality, data-driven instruction to meet the needs of all learners, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and team members. Knowledge of research based instructional strategies, special education law, policy, and timelines is a must.

The teacher will establish positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/guardians; motivate students to try new things and grow; and work to support our school's vision statement: To be One Ray, focused on empowering students to dream, create, think critically, and contribute to the greater good.

Position starts in August 2025, open until filled. Our salary is competitive and includes a comfortable benefit package. We will be collecting applications in anticipation of interviews in late March. Come join our Ray Team

This position is governed by the HEA Union Agreement.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.

POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Job Description Approved By: SAU 70 School Board

Date:

01/01/2018

General Purpose:

The Special Education Teacher will perform the and which are all direct result of a student's needs for a Individualized Education Program. The Special Education Teacher will work collaboratively with subject area teachers to assist students in learning appropriate curriculum and skills.

Reports to:

Principal; Director of Special Education

Supervises:

N/A

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

  • Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments through formal and informal evaluation of those students who have been identified as having a possible educational disability.
  • Serve on a multidisciplinary team for the identification of a student with a suspected educational disability.
  • Collaborate with the student's, parents and teachers in planning, writing, and monitoring the student's educational plan.
  • To be an active participant in the special education process, including completion of all pertinent forms as required by NH RSA 186-C and the New Hampshire Rules for the Education of Children With Disabilities, and attend all meetings.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers by providing consultation, materials, program development, or program modifications for identified students as needed to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Individual Education Plan.
  • Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 plans, developed at meetings.
  • Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
  • To collaborate with classroom teachers to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
  • Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that when implemented, meet the specialized needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  • Maintain maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
  • Assess the progress of students using a variety of progress monitoring instruments on a regular basis.
  • Employ a variety of specialized instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  • Provide the immediate supervisor with a schedule of students serviced and to keep thorough ongoing records for the individual students.
  • Ability to maintain accurate complete and current records as required by law, district policies, and administrative procedures.
  • To assist in the development of the annual budget for special education and to requisition needed supplies for servicing students.
  • To supervise paraprofessionals, if necessary, at least once a week, to include: monitoring of the student's progress and behavior, consultation and planning weekly, and reporting to the immediate supervisor important data and appropriate information.
  • Develop an appropriate plan of professional development.
  • Follows District policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas.
This job description is not intended to be inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

Evaluation:

Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined. Performance will be reviewed by Administrators in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy and the SAU 70 District Professional Educator Evaluation Plan.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Contracted 185 days; exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development
  • Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
  • Knowledge of research based instructional interventions
  • Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community
  • Awareness of applicable state Rules and Regulations for Special Education
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • NH Certification in General Special Education for Dresden and Hanover School Districts
  • VT Certification in General Special Education for Norwich School District
  • High Qualified status or equivalent
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Occasionally required

4. Lift over 50 lbs:

Occasionally required

5. Carry up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Occasionally required

8. Carry over 50 lbs:

Rarely required

9. Reach above shoulder height:

Frequently required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Frequently required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Frequently required

12. Push/Pull:

Frequently required

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding:

Frequently required

2. Gross Manipulation:

Frequently required

3. Fine Manipulation:

Frequently required

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Frequently required

2. Bending:

Frequently required

3. Crawling:

Occasionally required

4. Squatting:

Frequently required

5. Kneeling:

Frequently required

6. Crouching:

Occasionally required

7. Climbing:

Rarely required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

1. Sit:

up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand:

up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk:

up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

  1. Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;
  1. Communicate with others;
  1. Observe students and staff to ensure safety
Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%

Outside: up to 20%

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a special education teaching role are minimal, but frequent. The employee is frequently required to do some lifting when assisting students or materials. Employee must be able to sit and stand based on student needs.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

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