School Year 24/25 Special Education Teacher- Language Based Gr 9-12

JOB DETAILS

The educator is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher.

The position is demanding, varied and complex. The classroom teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

• Students in the Language Learning Disabilities Program are age appropriate for Grades 3-12 and exhibit the following features :
• A significant learning disability as specified in the comprehensive educational, speech language, and psychological evaluations concerning phonological awareness / processing, language comprehension / processing, literacy, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, memory, oral narratives, executive functioning, etc.
• An inability to make effective academic progress that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, social emotional or health factors.
• The learning disability significantly impedes social and academic learning in the general education classroom.Inability to make effective academic progress in the least restrictive settings where classroom interventions were appropriate for learning needs.

Student Teacher Ratio : 1 teacher, and 1 aide maximum number of students 12.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Responsible for effective instruction and culturally responsive teaching which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques
• Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with from moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• Collaborate as a team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness
• Attends staff meetings as required
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and / or second language learners
• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior that promote positive social and academic experiences
• Regularly engage with families and extended community members in support of creating a collaborative learning environment that fosters equity for all learners
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
• Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS : The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO / HMO, Altus Dental High / Low, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

Please see the website : City of Lynn for more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.

G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.