Special Education Teacher - Students with Severe Disabilities bei Pentucket Regional School District

Pentucket Regional School District

Special Education Teacher - Students with Severe Disabilities

Job Description

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Job Overview:

The Special Education Teacher of students with severe disabilities will provide individualized instruction and support to students, ensuring they achieve their maximum potential in academic, social, and functional skills. This role involves creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and adapting instructional methods to meet diverse needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a severe disabilities special education teaching license preferred.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
3. Possession of SEI endorsement.
4. Experience working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe disabilities in a school or clinical setting.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

Reports to:  Building Principal

Work Year: 184 days (school year) 

Salary/Benefits: Per the negotiated PAT contract

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique needs and goals.
2. Adapt and modify curriculum to meet the requirements of students with severe disabilities, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
3. Utilize positive behavioral interventions and support strategies to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
4. Regularly assess and monitor student progress through formal and informal assessments; adjust instruction based on data collected.
5. Work closely with special education staff, therapists, parents, and other professionals to coordinate services and support for students.
6. Advocate for the needs and rights of students with severe disabilities within the school and community.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

1. Ability to work in a normal classroom, office and school building environment.
2. Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with staff.
3. Ability to assist students with physical needs and mobility challenges.
4. Capacity to engage in activities that may require lifting, bending, or other physical movements as needed.
5. Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-time, school year

Positions Available: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. 

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