Secondary Classroom Teacher - Special Education (Licensed)

Secondary Classroom Teacher - Special Education (Licensed) Learn Center for Deaf Child Learn Center for Deaf Child - Framingham, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5702893

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Marie Philip School Special Education Exempt/Salary 11-Month Full-Time

Salary Pay Range:

$58,464.00 - $87,969.00 American Sign Language Required $1,500 Sign-on Bonus Housing Resources Available Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Marie Philip School:

MPS enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model.

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/our-history-leading-deaf-excellence For our Mission, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values

POSITION SUMMARY

Functional Academics - Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities Provides classroom instruction for children who have moderate to severe disabilities in addition to deafness, within a Secondary (grades 6-8 or 9-12+) setting. Prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials to match student ability levels and in accordance with the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and state curriculum frameworks, including teaching life, community, and transition skills. Evaluates and documents appropriate data to monitor student progress and serves as an advisor/advocate for students. Works in a team, or departmental capacity as assigned. Grades and subjects vary.

SUPERVISOR

Secondary Special Education Coordinator

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction of students with specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, intellectual disability, physical disabilities, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, visual impairments, autism spectrum disorder, or general deafness. Uses assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments). Plans instruction effectively, engages learners and uses appropriate instructional techniques. Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate. Works collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements and possible approaches. Writes annual IEP student goals and works steadily to help students attain these goals. Oversees the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students, as needed. Some lifting and restraints may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. May be delegated medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities if needed by a student under the teacher's care. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$58,464 to $87,969 Per Year