Specialized Program Special Education Teacher - SOAR

Students in the SOAR program (grade K-2) are identified with an Emotional Impairment. The SOAR program is for students who exhibit emotional/behavioral/social challenges in the school environment that contribute to interference with accessing instruction. Program Description: The SOAR program is designed to foster skill development in the areas of emotional regulation, academic resilience, and socialization. By doing so, the intention is to decrease "out of class time" due to symptom interference, and increase each student''s aility to receive academic instruction. Supports are provided in a clinically-informed, trauma-sensitive environment with evidence-based methodologies. In the SOAR program, students will receive a combination of individual therapeutic interventions; specific in-class support for academic functioning; and specialized group instruction regarding social skills, emotional regulation, self-reflection, and coping strategies for school-based stressors. Students will also receive necessary behavioral assessment and intervention planning. Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.
• May require toileting.