Horticulture Instructor - Newton, United States - Learning Prep School

Learning Prep School

Verified Company

Newton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking a
Horticulture Instructor to join our dynamic team of highly-qualified special education professionals for the
School Year.

We offer a comprehensive and _competitive benefits package_, _great work-life balance_, and a _caring community_ of dedicated special education professionals.

The LPS staff culture is truly unique in its welcoming, collaborative, and caring manner towards each other. We're looking for likeminded individuals that would contribute to this wonderful team

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Full-time benefits include:_

100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance
75% Employer Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts Available
Free Breakfast, Lunch, and onsite Parking
Deeply Discounted Onsite Childcare
403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match (currently 3%)
Access to Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance
Employer Paid EAP benefits (Employee Assistance Program) available for employees and their family members

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

This is a full time position: Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:15pm, with some after-school meeting days until 4pm.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Massachusetts DESE License Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK8 _
OR _512_
OR_ Horticulture preferred

Reports to:
School Principal

Job Goal:
To provide informed, engaged, and differentiated instruction as defined in each student's IEP.

Responsibilities:

Implement the program core values and mandated programs.
Responsible for the delivery of content and skills across a broad range of academic disciplines.
Establish and implement behavioral norms, consistent routine (i.e., classroom rules, inplace behavior monitoring system for reinforcement) to be maintained in the classroom and throughout the school building.
Provide differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content, methods and materials, guided by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards, in accordance with copyright regulations.
Monitor students with vigilance and integrity at all times in accordance with the program's policies, including the Acceptable Use policy.
Formulate weekly lesson plans, monthly projected plans as specified by Supervisor.
Review of all cumulative records of assigned students including: IEPs, evaluations, progress notes, status reports, medical background, etc.
Participate in IEP meetings as needed; make specific recommendations, report progress.
Maintain collaborative communication with staff to ensure consistent service delivery.
Attend to assigned duties (i.e., lunch, cab, break duty, etc.)
Attend weekly staff meetings, inservice training, parent meetings, studentcentered staff meetings.
Establish goals to continue professional growth and development.
Implement problem solving, negotiating, and mediating skills with students, following CPI guidelines.
Maintain a respectful, positive, proactive professional attitude.
Develop an ongoing, problem solving relationship with supervisor, seeking guidance as necessary.
Use a wide variety of assessments including individual, common and external assessments to inform and evaluate teaching and learning.
Compile report card grades and/or individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines.
Maintain languagebased classroom structure to facilitate development of receptive and expressive language skills.
Communicate student progress regularly with parents and/or community when specified.
Complete weekly goal sheets when specified.
Implement assistive technology when specified and consult with Assistive Technology Specialist as needed.