High School Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Frontier Regional School is located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley, not far from the renowned Five Colleges; University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College, and Hampshire College. The school serves 630 students in grades 7 -12 and is the public high school for the towns of Conway, Deerfield, Sunderland, and Whately.

Frontier students are enrolled in a wide range of academic programs including AP courses which are offered in all of the core content areas, a college preparation program of studies, and a number of specialized programs and support services. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in school day and extra-curricular activities in athletics, visual and performing arts, technology, and numerous clubs.

Special Educators at Frontier:

• Support students in a variety of content areas.
• Work with general education teachers in an inclusion setting to ensure appropriate accommodations/modifications are available for students to access the curriculum.
• Provide direct pull out instruction in all content areas when needed.
• Are knowledgeable of community resources and organizations.
• Are knowledgeable of behavioral intervention strategies and possess the ability to motivate reluctant learners.
• Write Individual Education Plans and report quarterly progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, and families.
• Adapt to the scheduling needs of their student caseload.

Educational or other qualifications required:

• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Bachelor's degree
• On path to receive MA Licensure
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred but not required
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required

Frontier Regional School is committed to increasing equity and opportunity so that our students experience a learning environment that reflects and expands the diversity of the community in which we live. Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Frontier Regional and School Union #38 insures Equal Employment/Education Opportunities/Affirmative Action Regardless of Race, Color, Creed, National Origin or Sex, in Compliance with Title IX, or Handicap in Compliance with Section 504.