What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 25-26 Practical Academics Special Education Teacher position at Emily G. Wetherbee School?
The Emily G. Wetherbee School is seeking a Special Education Practical Academics teacher responsible for planning and co-teaching with the core content teachers in a grade-level. Inclusion, pull-out, and co-teaching models to be determined by students' Individualized Educational Plans.
The ideal candidate possesses a belief that all students are capable of learning.
Teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Participating and collaborating with colleagues effectively in grade-level and content vertical planning meetings
-Attending IEP, 504, student support, and team meetings
-Participating in family engagement activities
-Establishing and maintaining grade-level paraprofessional collaboration in the classroom
-Demonstrating preparation and skill in working with students from various cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
-Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and using this information to adjust teaching strategies
-Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
-Encouraging parent and community involvement
The Emily G. Wetherbee School is a small K-8 neighborhood school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that believes in fostering a deep-rooted love of learning and curiosity.