Columbus Park School

Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.. Job RequirementsTo maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated.. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools?. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee?

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Job DescriptionSUBJECT: SPECIAL EDUCATION SECONDARY TEACHER – STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (STEP)REPORTS TO: Building PrincipalACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:This teaching position is accountable for providing services to students with emotional or multiple disabilities and assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instruction through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards, the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools and in compliance with state and federal Special Education regulations.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)1. Responsible for serving as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports on SAGE-IEP, and completing assessments within the required timelines.2. Responsible for following the student IEP and ensuring compliance with state and federal SPED regulations including the delivery of high quality services, the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment and the implementation of BIPs.3. Responsible for remaining up to date with curriculum content and for modifying the curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities as identified on their IEPs.4. Responsible for implementing high quality teaching and learning in the Structured Therapeutic Education Program classes using appropriate differentiated instructional techniques.5. Responsible for communicating and collaborating with regular education teachers, special education teachers, clinicians, school adjustment counselors, and other personnel in the educational programming for students with disabilities.6. Responsible for understanding the state required guidelines around standardized testing and for providing appropriate accommodations as identified on student IEPs during the administration of these tests.7. Responsible for assessing student knowledge using formal and informal means to develop measurable IEP goals and to support student learning.8. Responsible for creating and coordinating a schedule of services for students to ensure all IEP requirements are met. 9. Responsible for guiding and supervising paraprofessionals in the instruction/support of students with disabilities.10. Responsible for implementing appropriate assistive technologies to support and enhance the students’ communication and learning.11. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning in the least restrictive environment.12. Responsible for the implementation of a class-room wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support System. (Behavior Management System) 13. Responsible for developing and sustaining a class room management plan, including policies and procedures14. Responsible to work collaboratively with professional support staff in the development and implementation of student Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans15.Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.16.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. MA DESE Licensure Special Needs PK-92. Bachelor of Arts in Special Education3. SEI Endorsement 4. CPI/CPR trainingPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Advanced educational preparation2. Bilingual skills3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs4. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language. 5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition6. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needsWORK YEAR: 184 daysSALARY: Appropriate step on Teachers’ salary scheduleThis deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.Position Type:Full-timePositions Available:1Job Categories:Special Education > AutismSpecial Education > Emotionally DisabledSpecial Education > General Special EducationSpecial Education > Mentally DisabledSpecial Education > Mild/Moderate DisabilitiesSpecial Education > Multiple DisabilitiesWelcome to Columbus Park SchoolOur Focus Statement Columbus Park’s school-wide focus is to ensure that all students show measurable growth in their ability to read with understanding at grade level and beyond. This will be achieved through the implementation of a consistent set of school –wide standard based teaching practices as measured by formative and summative assessments such as MAP, DIBELS, DRA, and MCASEqual Opportunity EmployerThe Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.Job RequirementsTo maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule. Citizenship, residency or work visa requiredApplication QuestionsThis employer has requested that ALL applicants answer the following questions. It IShighly recommendedthat you type ANY essays IN a word processing program, save them, AND THEN paste them ON the proceeding job application page.1. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?Brief Response(Answer limited TO 200characters, including spaces)2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.Yes/No3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.Brief Response(Answer limited TO 200characters, including spaces)4. Do you have experience working in a public school system? Yes/No5. Do you have experience with Special Education students?Yes/No6. Do you have demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs?Yes/No

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