HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position:                     Special Education Teacher - SEA Program Gr. 2-4

Reports to:                  Director of Student Services

Approved by:              Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D                                

Revision Date:               October 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Special Education teacher of the Therapeutic Program for grades 2-4 will create and deliver engaging lessons, develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and track and measure student goal progress. The teacher is responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact. The teacher is expected to collaborate with general education/special education teachers to ensure student needs are met. This teacher will work in the SEA (Social, Emotional and Academic) program. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Design and carryout developmentally appropriate motivating curriculum/programming as warranted by IEP goals/MA curriculum framework
• Implement behavior and incentive plans and maintain data to support children’s behavior and social emotional needs.
• Guide classroom support staff in implementing activities that support student goals and other areas of need and in collecting data.
• Utilize specialized teaching strategies and tools to enhance learning and engagement for students with diverse learning needs
• Provide direct individual and/or group instruction through inclusion and/or resource models
• Conduct thorough educational evaluations, developmental assessments, and/or progress monitoring necessary for quarterly progress reports, annual assessment and re-evaluations
• Support the transition of students within the classroom and building by using positive behavior supports, visuals, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Provide a therapeutic environment for students with support of program School Adjustment Counselor. 
• Implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in children’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans
• Provide supervision to para educators.
• Collaborate with consulting psychaitrist, BCBA and other providers to support students

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required
• MASS DESE Certified; Moderate disabilities K-12
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse throughout the school building.
• The employee must also occasionally remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, pivot, twist, run, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee will be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention to maintain student safety. 
• In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction.
• The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

WORK YEAR:    

• 10 months, 183 days
• 2 personal days, 12 sick days, prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date. 
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/employee-information  

• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the appropriate administrator in accordance with HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement and DESE regulations, 603CMR35.00.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us, 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- HR@hudson.k12.ma.us