Teacher-Self Contained Autism K-2

Position Type:
Student Support Services Teachers/Special Education Autism
Date Posted:
5/5/2023
Location:
Smyth RoadMinimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Requirements as set by the State of New Hampshire Certification Authorities and Board of School Committee regulations.
• State of NH Teacher Certification in General Special Education (1900) or other approved certification status may be considered.

Specific Core Function: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society.
Responsibilities of the Position:

• Meet with classroom teachers and Building Principals to discuss individual programs to be designed for children who will receive special education.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
• Plans/teaches lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Schedule classes for specific remedial instruction.
• Adhere to special education policies and procedures for developing, revising, reviewing, and assessing special education programs.
• Recommend methods to be used, evaluating the methods on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate and order materials necessary for the Special Education Program and assist teachers in their use, when necessary.
• Evaluate the progress of each child enrolled in the Special Education Program as indicated by the IEP, District, and statewide assessments.
• Conduct in-service workshops for regular classroom teachers, when requested.
• Provide information to and counsel regular classroom teachers on an on-going basis.
• Keep parents informed of their child(ren)'s progress regularly.
• Plan and teach skill lessons to students assigned.
• Serve as a member of school wide committees.
• Utilize alternative methods and materials to complement on-going classroom curriculum.
• Monitor a program of recording and charting direct and daily measures of student performance.
• Plan, develop, and supervise annual Individual Education Programs (IEP) required for identified students.
• Participate in workshops for teachers at institutional levels to develop materials and activities in areas of recognized concern.
• Maintain a special education room where commercial and teacher-prepared materials are made available for teachers to use in their classrooms.
• Assist teachers in the development of classroom management procedures including record keeping and report procedures which permit maximum attention to individual differences.
• Monitor individual student performance through the use of standardized instruments and observation.
• Develop purposeful communication between classroom teachers and special education room aides for the benefit of the student.
• Assume responsibility for professional development, for keeping current with the literature, new research findings and improved techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of State and Federal forms related to the Special Education students.
• Maintains State certification through approved professional development activities.
• Follows District policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas.

Other Considerations and Requirements

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Awareness of NH Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge of research based instructional interventions
• Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, community
• Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with students
• Standing at blackboard and in front of class to perform classroom instruction
• Sitting at desk to perform duties associated with classroom instruction
• Ability to move around the classroom to supervise, interact, and communicate with students
• Escort students to other classes that occur at locations outside the assigned classroom
• Operate a personal computer, telephone, or other related equipment
• Sufficient mobility to function within a general classroom setting:

Standing: Frequent Lifting: Occasional/Frequent
Walking: Frequent Bending/stooping: Occasional/Frequent
Sitting: Frequent Reaching: Occasional/Frequent
Driving: Infrequent/Rare Push/Pull: Occasional/Frequent
Specified Length/Hours of Position: This is an affiliated (MEA) position under the Teacher Association negotiated contract, following the school calendar with additional workshop days.
ontract Year: 185 days
Effective Date: August 31, 2023
Application Procedure:The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform - click the red APPLY button above to start your application. Upload resume, cover letter, official transcripts and 3 hand-signed letters of reference dated within 12 months of application. Any reference letters not hand-signed will not be accepted. The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org.