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Chicopee High School
Chicopee Public Schools
Chicopee, Massachusetts
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Job Description
- The teacher is responsible for the organization and structure of his/her assigned classroom
- The teacher works collaboratively with other teachers, instructors, coordinators, and administration to support the overall needs of the students.
- Plans and supervises the classroom schedule.
- Development and implementation of curriculum plans.
- Coordinating the roles of paraprofessionals, cooperating teachers and others assigned to the classroom.
- Facilitates the development of new skills with assigned paraprofessionals.
- Coordinates the schedules of all ancillary personnel involved in the classroom.
- Keeps open and ongoing communication with each child’s case worker and the other interdisciplinary team members.
- Identifies needed materials and equipment pursuant to educational plans.
- Direct supervision of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
- Responsible for the education of each student consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP.
- Ongoing assessment of each students functioning level.
- Drafts IEP and progress notes.
- Completion and distribution of progress notes, detailing each students progress towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Participation in meetings, IEP meetings, clinics and in-services.
- Implementation of all required activities/testing/reporting of MCAS, as directed by state guidelines, regulations and district protocols.
- Development of communication systems for each child with guidance of a consultant as needed.
- Maintaining ongoing communication with each student’s parent/legal guardian regarding his or her educational needs and progress.
- Regular meetings with consultants that serve the program.
- Regular meetings with ancillary personnel involved with each child.
- Regular communication with nursing staff to ensure sound practices and to gain knowledge of the student’s continually changing medical status.
- Physical management of students educational and personal care needs including lifting, positioning and changing.
- Cooperation and flexibility to work with other departments for smooth transitions for the individual going from one department to another.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
- Communicates with the parents, medical, nursing, educational and other disciplines/program consultants.
- Maintains a liaison with the students, their families, support personnel, and other agencies to assure the student’s needs are continually met.
- Workday may include providing limited personal care to students.
- Duties may involve being on one’s feet for extended periods of time.
- Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise and refers students to other services as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal, administration, or the superintendent of schools.
2. Instruction
- Prepares class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum.
- Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments.
- Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
- Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
- Manages his/her class as well as other students wherever those students may be located whether on campus or off campus events.
- Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students academic performance and behavior.
- Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by school.
- Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.
- Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
- Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
- Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
- Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
3. Administration
- Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.
- Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.
4. School/Community Relations
- Respects students, parents, guardians and community.
- Assists parents with questions and concerns.
- Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and guardians.
- Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
5. Operations
- Assist in the protection of students and property.
- Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.
- Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc…
6. Professional
- Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
- Participates in district professional development
- Job Category : Special Education > Autism
Location Description
Welcome to Chicopee High School, home of the Pacers. Chicopee High School provides a college/career preparatory education for over 1,100 students. We offer a wide variety of courses in the traditional academics and now are expanding our offerings to incorporate career pathways. The school also offers many co-curricular activities including varsity, junior varsity and freshman sports plus a number of clubs and activities to meet our students interests and needs. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chicopee Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- 1.Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2.Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
3. Previous experience with Autistic children preferred
4. Mass Autism Endorsement preferred
5. Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis
6. Experience with Data Collection and behavior plan development
7. Experience with supporting students in inclusion
8. Crisis Intervention experience preferred
- At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Master degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Application Questions
This employer has requested that ALL applicants answer the following questions. It IS highly recommended that you type ANY essays IN a word processing program, save them, AND THEN paste them ON the proceeding job application page.
- 1. Please describe your best moment or time as a teacher and what does that best moment illustrate about your personality? – Current CPS employees are exempt from this requirement.
Short Essay (Answer limited TO 600 characters, including spaces) - 2. Please describe a difficult moment you have had as a teacher and what did you learn from that experience? – Current CPS employees are exempt from this requirement.
Short Essay (Answer limited TO 600 characters, including spaces)
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