Instructor - Special Education jobs in Portland, ME

Conway School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:     Special Education Teacher 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. NH teacher certification in General Special Education or proof of eligibility for NH certification
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher
3. Experience preferred but not required

REPORTS TO:            Building Principal

JOB GOAL:                 To provide all students with a quality educational program in which they reach their full potential

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and prepare instruction based upon District curriculum and student needs
2. Demonstrate knowledge of all content areas and child development
3. Provide instruction in all core academic areas in assigned grade (literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies) following district curriculum, setting high and attainable outcomes
4. Design and use assessment data to monitor progress of all students towards established standards, maintaining accurate records
5. Create an environment of respect and rapport that establishes a culture of learning
6. Manage classroom procedures and student behavior
7. Communicate with students and their families
8. Collaborate with other educators within the school and across the District
9. Implement 504 and IEP accommodations and modifications
10. Actively participate within the professional community, growing professionally, reflecting on teaching and demonstrating professionalism
11. Follow District policies and procedures
12. Complete other duties as assigned by the principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Conway Education Association (CEA) contract

WORK YEAR: 187 day / school year position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Conway School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.  The principal and/or administrative designee will be the evaluator.