Special Education / Mathematics Teacher

South Shore Technical High School seeks a full time, licensed Special Education teacher who also hold DESE licensure in Mathematics (8-12), or has direct experience with teaching or co-teaching high school mathematics.

The South Shore Regional School District encourages minority applicants to apply for all open positions. Temporary Appointment may be made prior to posting closing date.

Position Description:

Job Title:Teacher

Primary Function:To participate as a member of an instructional staff in directing the learning activities of students in attainment of established curriculum goals and objectives.

Major Responsibilities: 1.Instructional planning 2.Classroom or shop management

3. Special Education functions 4.Job guidance or counseling as needed 5.Coordination between program and advisory committee 6.General organization and administration 7.Professional development 8.School-community relations

Organization Relationships:Teacher is responsible to a department head and/or to an administrator assigned supervisory/administrative duties by the Superintendent-Director.

Illustration of Major Responsibilities:

1.Instructional Planning: (a) Plan course curriculum goals and relevant student performance objectives; (b) Define goals and objectives to and with student; (c) Plan alternate learning activities related to goals and objectives; (d) Update curriculum on a continuing basis.

2.Classroom/Shop Management: (a) Establish a positive, orderly and productive learning environment; (b) Properly use and conserve human and physical resources; (c) Evaluate progress of individual students on accomplishing objectives, record progress, and adjust subsequent learning activities accordingly; (d) Be firm and consistent in enforcing school attendance procedures and other regulations; (e) Arrange effective use of out-of-school resources for cooperative work and employment placement (vocational-technical teachers); (f) Emphasize procedures which ensure student growth in basic academic skills (academic and vocational-technical teachers).

3. Special Education Responsibilities: (a) Serve as Special Education contact person for parents and students on assigned caseload; (b) Provide consultation to regular education staff regarding accommodating the diverse learning styles of all students; (c) Participate, assist with, and/or chair as needed any caseload team meetings in collaboration with the student, parents/guardians, special and general education staff and other appropriate teams members; (d) Complete Grade 12 student performance summary sheets, Age of Majority, progress reports, and updates to the IEP''s for students on caseload; (e) Attend Freshman Orientation in the Spring; (f) Meet periodically with the Director of Special Education; (g) Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to special education; (h) Assist classroom teachers in the development of modifications of the regular education program in order to accommodate special needs students in the classroom; (i) In collaboration with the regular education teacher, design, develop, and maintain an effective classroom learning environment.

4.Guidance as Needed: (a) Assist students in dealing with career planning, academic, and personal problems; (b) Work closely with student program coordinators, special education teachers, and other support personnel.

5.Advisory Committees (Vocational-Technical Teachers): (a) Participate in meaningful operation of advisory committees annually (minimum of two meetings); (b) Promote active involvement of advisory committees in program and curriculum update and equipment, supplies and awards contributions; (c) Seek appropriate recognition for advisory committee services.

6.Organization and Administration: (a) Contribute suggestions for improvement of school operations; (b) Work diligently at cooperating with school administrative procedures and assignments; (c) Follow a careful management-result-oriented procedure in evaluating and budgeting.

7.Professional Development: (a) Engage in annual professional growth activities approved in advance; (b) Use self directed, results-oriented evaluation program to improve personal performance; (c) Participate in special school in-service training programs.

8.School-Community: (a) Keep parents and other citizens well informed on school programs by effective use of communication techniques, participation in open house and parent organization activities, and attendance at student functions; (b) Work closely with parents of individual students to encourage student growth and to ensure a no-surprise operation.

Funding Source: Budget