Elementary (includes Pre-K) Intensive Special Needs Teacher; Full-time (1.0); 2008-2009 school year
The Elementary Intensive Special Needs Teacher enhances the educational program for students with disabilities and fosters the development of these children in the general curriculum. The Intensive Special Needs Teacher reports to the principal, and the Director of Student Services.
DUTIES
Duties include, but are not limited to:Recommends and implements accommodations and modifications appropriate to students' needs and in accordance with strategies to help children achieve in the general curriculum; Instructs students in basic foundation and living skills appropriate to functioning level, age, and school community; Collaborates with related services providers to coordinate the program needs of assigned students, and to ensure that accommodations and modifications are made in the general curriculum and school environment; Collaborates as needed with community agencies to ensure appropriate programming and coordination; Applies appropriate knowledge to curriculum content/instruction (including behavioral and ABA approach to instruction), plans lessons and aligns assessment of student learning, monitors students' understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, using data-driven techniques, as appropriate; Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification; Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed; Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Intensive Special Needs, at the appropriate level, by the Massachusetts Department of Education; Meets all Massachusetts Department of Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher; Previous experience teaching children with severe special needs, using an ABA approach; Master's degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults; Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered for this vacancy, please reference Job Posting #08-34 in the subject line, and submit:
1. Cover letter, which should include a statement of your educational philosophy;
2. Resume, which should contain applicable license/certification information; and
3. The contact information for three professional references.
Submit the above required information to: hpsjobs@hopkinton.k12.ma.us Please note: this address is for application materials only. E-mail is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please send the required items to:
Human Resources (Job Vacancy #08-34)
Hopkinton Public Schools
89 Hayden Rowe
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.
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