Szetela Early Childhood Ctr

Chicopee Public Schools

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 4249782
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : May 8, 2023
Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
The Special Education Team Chairperson will chair evaluation TEAMS for all students both in-house and those students in out-of-district placements. The Special Education Team Chairperson should work with the school community to build a learning climate that allows all students to meet their highest learning potential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serve as evaluation TEAM chairperson for initial referrals and re-evaluations as well as out-of-district placements
Assist the Director of Special Education to return out-of-district students
Assist the Director of Special Education in increasing inclusion programs
Maintain accurate figures on caseload assignments for teachers and support personnel to assist in maintaining adequate staffing needs
Assist regular education teachers in making accommodations and modifications in curriculum and instruction
Maintain compliance in all Special Education timelines and regulations
Maintain compliance and standards of excellence for professional performance and program development
Complete all reports in a timely manner
Attend after school meetings when requested
Work cooperatively with the regular education staff
Attend professional conferences and workshops
Meet with principals, as needed, to discuss special education issues and regulations
Establish by personal example a standard of excellence that will inspire others
Assume other duties/responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge and ability to implement CMR 28.03
Ability to be flexible to work with parents, teachers, students and administrators to effect desired outcomes.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Special Education Team Chairperson must be available for after school and evening meetings when necessary
The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to work effectively with teachers, parents, students, principal and other administrators
The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to regularly travel among school buildings.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Willingness to cooperate and work with the Special Education Director and others as an integral member of the special education team
Ability to acknowledge problems and to resolve them in positive ways
Ability to set high personal standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified as a Teacher of Students with Special Needs or School Adjustment Counselor or LSW or Guidance Counselor
Membership in professional association(s) preferred.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $ 50,215 to $ 86,266 Per Year

• Job Category : Special Education > Consulting Teacher
  

Location Description

Our School is an integrated language based preschool program that services young children with special needs and their peers. Classrooms are set up as learning centers in which well educated and knowledgeable teachers facilitate learning, communication, and socialization. We use a multi-sensory approach. Children are encouraged to experiment and explore using the provided materials to solve problems, create, and make their own discoveries. We use the Scholastic Early Childhood Program. This is a comprehensive theme unit curriculum that combines teacher directed instruction with child centered explorations. It has a flexible, easy-to-use curriculum that fosters cognitive and social/emotional development. This program meets all the Massachusetts State Frameworks for Preschool. 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.Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  2.Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
  3.A minimum of five (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
  4 Licensed Social Worker preferred but not required
  
  
  
• 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. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE A THOUGHTFUL ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 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.
  Extended Essay (Answer limited TO 15000 characters, including spaces)
• 2. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE A THOUGHTFUL ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 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.
  Extended Essay (Answer limited TO 15000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

Andrea Cameron , Special Education Coordinator
134 Dulong Circle
Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022

Phone: 413-594-3478
Fax: 413-594-3563
Email:

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