Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is a K-8 public school in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Our school features mixed-age classrooms, an emphasis on community building, and hands-on, arts-integrated projects. The Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with HCCPS teaching staff with a particular emphasis on the special educational and developmental needs of individual students. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, flexibility, expertise in special education including knowledge of state and federal regulations, as well as strong planning and instructional skills.
Special Education Teacher Job Description
This position works collaboratively with HCCPS teaching staff with a particular emphasis on the special educational and developmental needs of individual students. The position requires someone with strong communication and organizational skills, flexibility, expertise in special education including knowledge of state and federal regulations, as well as strong planning and instructional skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to successfully complete relevant MTEL
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years prior teaching experience with special education students and processes
Master’s degree in related field
MA teacher license in K-8 or 5-12 Moderate Special Needs
Experience with special education students and processes
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct Work with Students
Implement the educational accommodations and modifications for individual students as outlined in IEPs
Facilitate the creation of a respectful, safe, and nurturing classroom environment
Create and maintain a physical space for learning that is educationally engaging, and supports the school’s educational philosophy and objectives
Ensure that a range of appropriate educational materials and equipment are available to students
Establish a learning environment that is responsive to and supportive of the needs and interests of individual students
Conduct academic assessments for initial and re-evaluations
Communication and Coordination
Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and related service providers to facilitate and schedule student learning in one-on-one situations, small groups, and in an inclusion model
Develop and maintain home-school communication, and good working relationships with students’ caregivers
Attend team meetings for students on caseload
Monitor IEPs, track data related to IEP goals, and write tri-annual progress reports
Work collaboratively with general education teachers, including supporting norms, expectations, and routines used in the classroom unless modifications are required in the IEP
Work collaboratively with other staff members to design and implement student behavior supports
Maintain clear documentation of each student’s IEP implementation and progress monitoring
Participate in and/or contribute to staff professional development concerning special education issues
Additional Requirements:
Participate in the school’s professional development program
Attend biweekly teacher meetings
Assist with planning and implementation of All-School Meetings and other community events
Participate in assigned lunch/recess supervision
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, or any category protected by state or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,420.00 - $73,694.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,420.00 - $73,694.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- classroom: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person