Job Description

TEACHER- SPECIAL EDUCATION (AUTISM) (#0710202301)
Stefanik Memorial Elementary
Chicopee Public School

General Duties
The teacher is responsible for the organization and structure of his/her assigned classroom
The teacher works collaboratively with other teachers, instructors, coordinators, and administration to support the overall needs of the students.
Plans and supervises the classroom schedule.
Development and implementation of curriculum plans.
Coordinating the roles of paraprofessionals, cooperating teachers and others assigned to the classroom.
Facilitates the development of new skills with assigned paraprofessionals.
Coordinates the schedules of all ancillary personnel involved in the classroom.
Keeps open and ongoing communication with each child¿s case worker and the other interdisciplinary team members.
Identifies needed materials and equipment pursuant to educational plans.
Direct supervision of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
Responsible for the education of each student consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP.
Ongoing assessment of each students functioning level.
Drafts IEP and progress notes.
Completion and distribution of progress notes, detailing each students progress towards meeting their IEP goals.
Participation in meetings, IEP meetings, clinics and in-services.
Implementation of all required activities/testing/reporting of MCAS, as directed by state guidelines, regulations and district protocols.
Development of communication systems for each child with guidance of a consultant as needed.
Maintaining ongoing communication with each student¿s parent/legal guardian regarding his or her educational needs and progress.
Regular meetings with consultants that serve the program.
Regular meetings with ancillary personnel involved with each child.
Regular communication with nursing staff to ensure sound practices and to gain knowledge of the student¿s continually changing medical status.
Physical management of students educational and personal care needs including lifting, positioning and changing.
Cooperation and flexibility to work with other departments for smooth transitions for the individual going from one department to another.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

1.Bachelor¿s Degree or Master¿s degree from an accredited college or university. 2.Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education 3.Must be restraint certified or willing and able to become restraint certified 4.Previous experience with Autistic children preferred
At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
Master degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions
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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.
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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