POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Teacher / Case Manager, 7th Grade (Full Time) - Moore Middle
In support of fulfilling our Five-Year Strategic Plan, Portland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered special educator for our Breathe Program at Lyman Moore Middle School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social and emotional development of individuals that ensure equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the special education case manager for the students served on their caseload
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, PPS policy and administrative regulation
- Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
- Provides instructional programming to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
- Establishes learning objectives consistent with an appraisal of student needs, requirements of PPS curricula framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
- Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
- Appraises their own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
- Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Performs related work as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to develop working knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
- Ability to develop and deliver standards-based, specially designed instruction (SDI) across curricular disciplines and grade levels
- Ability to lead therapeutic, instructional team via collaborative processes
- Understanding of the teaching/learning process for students with disabilities, specifically students within the functional life skills classroom
- Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
- Ability to infuse technology into curricula
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
- Willingness to reflect on personal implicit bias and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness
- Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)
- Preferred qualifications: experience working with behavioral disabilities, experience with standards-based experiential and/or expeditionary learning
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
- Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome
- Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Maine State Teacher Certificate with one of the following endorsements (more info):
- 286 Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (PK-12)
- 282 Teacher of Children with Disabilities (K-8)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- School-year position
- Permanent
- Full time, 1.0 FTE
- Not eligible for overtime
ABOUT MOORE & PPS:
Lyman Moore Middle School is one of three middle schools serving the diverse and amazing student population in Portland. At Moore we believe that each individual brings skills, talents, and gifts to our community. When we learn to put these skills, talents, and gifts together we are able to accomplish more as a community. So, you are Moore, and we are MOORE TOGETHER.
Located two hours north of Boston, Portland is a progressive and vibrant community where the possibilities for living an active, balanced and engaged life is at your fingertips. Portland Public Schools is a cornerstone of our community. We are the largest public school district in Maine and the most diverse district in northern New England with more than 60 world languages spoken by our students and families. This is an exciting time to join the Portland Public Schools. The district is deep into the implementation of a 5-Year Strategic Plan with a focus on the Equity goal, which calls on all educators to be vigilant about supporting each student’s individual path to achieving high standards, and rooting out systemic or ongoing inequities. At this moment in time--perhaps more than ever before--students and families require robust social, emotional, and behavioral supports, and advocacy to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes.
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