HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Approved by: Marco C. Rodrigues, Ed.D

Revision Date: July 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Special Education Classroom Teacher will create and deliver engaging lessons, develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and track and measure student goal progress. The teacher is responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Design and carryout developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
• Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support children’s behavior and social emotional needs.
• Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support student goals and other areas of need and in collecting data.
• Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
• Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
• Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in children’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
• MASS DESE Certified; Moderate disabilities K-12
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building.
• The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs. (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.).
• The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools.
• Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).
• In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction.
• The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

WORK YEAR:

• 10 months, 183 days, 6.5 hours/day,33 hours/week
• 2 personal days, 12 sick days, prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/employee-information

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the appropriate administrator in accordance with HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement and DESE regulations, 603CMR35.00.