1.0 FTE ESP – CASL Program Winthrop School Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

1.0 FTE ESP

• CASL Program
• Winthrop School 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Hamilton, MA 1.0 FTE
• ESP•CASL PROGRAM Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is looking for a highly motivated, student-centered ESP for the Center for Academic and Social Learning Program at Winthrop Elementary School.

Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is flexible, comfortable working in a team setting, and interested in using technology and best practices to enhance student learning. The candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature and serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional ProcessWorks with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the schools philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted charter.

Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.

Curriculum DevelopmentKeeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory.

Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process. Classroom ManagementWorks with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.

Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Public RelationsUpholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.

Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.

Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members. Professional Growth.

Attends staff meetings as required.

Works with the teacher in evaluating accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as kid-watching notes, as teacher and student made rubrics, samples of students’ work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.

Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required.

Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree requiredAt least 2 years of relevant experience preferred Knowledge of classroom management, standards-based education, differentiated instructional strategies, and assessmentCommitted to working with a student-centered, team-based model

COMPETENCIES

Strong written and oral communication skillsCompelling decision-making skills and ability to take initiativePersonal Effectiveness/CredibilitySolid Stress and time management skills