The ESL Teacher is responsible for planning individualized and group instruction. This position reports to the Special Education Director or his/her designee. It can be a part-time hourly or full time exempt position. Hours of work may be varied dependent upon number of students requiring instruction.
Educational/Work History Requirements:
Possesses a minimum of Bachelor degree (may obtain a waiver from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Has license to teach in Massachusetts in appropriate area
Has the stamina and physical endurance for a demanding teaching schedule.
Possesses excellent problem solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Completes job with minimal supervision.
Works as many hours as necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.
Essential Duties of the Position:
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Must be willing to learn about the JRC students, their disabilities and the forms of treatment provided at JRC.
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Must be willing to be responsible for the safety and welfare of the JRC students.
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Must be able to understand the gravity of their responsibility for the safety and care of the JRC students and be willing to perform their duties diligently.
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Supervises and provides individual and group instruction to students.
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Works in conjunction with the classroom teacher in assigning daily lessons and homework.
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Provides quarterly assessments and information for reports as needed.
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Addresses the goals and objectives of each student’s IEP in appropriate area
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Writes bi-weekly lesson plans which indicate the goals and objectives/benchmarks in IEP.
- Submits comprehensive and complete bi-weekly lesson plans, charts, homework when due.
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Attends progress review meetings and develops goals and objectives for IEPs.
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Must be able to physically restrain assaultive students (with possible assistance of one or several staff members) after training.
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Follows student’s behavioral program as written in treatment plan and arranges appropriate consequence
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Attends weekly meetings held by the Director of Education or his/her designee.
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Attends Parents’ Visiting Day to meet with parents.
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Submit request/suggestion forms to the Special Education Director or his/her designee regarding supplies needed.
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Reads JRC Discussion Board and posts a minimum of 1 message every 2 weeks.
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Participates in at least two hours per month of in-service training.
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Engages in incidental learning whenever possible.
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Reports abuse to JRC and appropriate agencies.
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May be required to act as “Head of Provider” or “Authorized Staff Person”, when needed to monitor and approve emergency restraint.
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May be required to act as “Staff in Attendance”
Demonstrated Skills:
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Possess excellent interpersonal /communication skills.
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Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
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Knows state/federal educational regulations for disabled persons.
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Reacts to student’s inappropriate behaviors in a calm, detached, assertive manner.
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Dresses in a professional appearance and maintains proper demeanor.
Physical Demands of Position:
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Communicates clearly and concisely in English.
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Has 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses.
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Can stand and walk for at least 20% of the workday.
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Can sit for at least 80% of the workday.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Normal depth perception is required.
(Position may involve kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and handling during the teaching process and/or whenever assisting direct care staff in the classroom.)
Educational/Work History Requirements:
Possesses a minimum of Bachelor degree (may obtain a waiver from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Has license to teach in Massachusetts in appropriate area
Has the stamina and physical endurance for a demanding teaching schedule.
Possesses excellent problem solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Completes job with minimal supervision.
Works as many hours as necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.
