History Teacher

History Teacher
Framingham Academy

Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00/year depending on experience and license + sign on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment; pro-rated for part-time) + $5,000 stipend for completing extended school year.
 

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics.  

What you will do:  

• Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12. 
• Responsible for providing challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220 day setting.
• Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style. 
• Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning.  
• Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices. 
• Model the school’s academic and social expectations.  
• Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary.  
• Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings.
• Responsible for keeping in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols.
• Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP.
• Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary.
• Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program.
• Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate.
• Participate in teacher and staff meeting.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
• Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading.
• Maintain current licensure in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.    

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:  

• Ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planning). 
• Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned). 
• Ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to employees on shift, provide thoughtful and instruction). 
• Dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks).

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in education preferred. 
• At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.   
• Licensure: Curriculum certification held, licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.