Teacher - Special Education (Anticipated)

2 weeks ago


Holyoke, United States Holyoke Public Schools Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Sets up classroom environment and materials conducive to student and IEP needs.
  • Creates and implements daily schedule, based on students’ IEP’s.
  • Creates and implements daily lesson plans and BIPS (as applicable), based on students’ IEP’s and IEP accommodations
  • Creates and organizes visual supports and other materials to ensure an effective learning environment
  • Supervises and trains classroom paraprofessionals
  • Supervises safe and efficient arrival and departure of ESY transportation
  • Supervises student safety and engages in positive reinforcement strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
  • Oversees and maintains data collection and IEP progress reporting
  • Communicates and collaborates with ESY Site Supervisor(s) and all IEP team members to ensure effective implementation of ESY, as per IEP’s.
  • Engages in daily communication with families, and maintains availability to answer questions and troubleshoot concerns
  • Other responsibilities, as assigned by ESY Site Supervisor(s), Special Education Coordinator, and Chief of Pupil Services

SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of IEP implementation and special education processes
  • Effective leadership abilities in overseeing special education classroom staff and students receiving ESY services.
  • Strong organizational skills pertaining to both paperwork and daily classroom oversight
  • Effective problem-solving abilities that include: teamwork and communication with all IEP staff and ESY Site Supervisor, troubleshooting day to day issues, and planning ahead to prevent issues.
  • Effective and welcoming communication skills with families and community.

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Licensure in Moderate Disabilities or Severe disabilities, All Levels with SEI Endorsement.
  • Experience working with students with severe disabilities.
  • At least one year of full-time teaching experience
  • Familiarity with IEP process and reporting
  • Passion for teaching
  • Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
  • Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
  • Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
  • Skills in managing challenging student behaviors strongly preferred
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
  • Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Compensation and benefits

  • Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience


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