Qureos Mentor

Andover Public Schools, Massachusetts

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Under the direct supervision of the Student Services Director in consultation with the building principal, assistant principal, and program head. He/She is responsible for facilitating IEP Team meetings at assigned school. In addition, the Educational Team Facilitator will assist in providing quality programming for children with diverse special needs.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<div><div>Under the supervision of the Building Principal, and in conjunction with the Special Head Program Head:<br>
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<ul><li>Act as LEA Representative at Evaluation Team and Individual Education Program team meetings;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Schedule meetings and provide written notice to assure compliance with special education regulations;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Record meeting minutes and complete all relevant special education paperwork at Evaluation Team and Individual Education Program team meetings;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Chair Evaluation Team meetings and lead the team in all relevant eligibility and evaluation decisions;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Chair Individualized Education Program meetings, lead the team in all relevant educational decisions, and check IEPs for compliances;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Assure that any student receiving or entitled to receive special education instruction under IDEA receives a full and comprehensive evaluation;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Ensure the involvement of parents in the special education process and provide basic explanations of parental rights and procedural safeguards and responsibilities under IDEA;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Interpret special education eligibility reports from a variety of service providers and out of district evaluators;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Ensure that the Evaluation Team follows procedural safeguards at all stages of the special education process;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Facilitate transition planning between levels and for students entering and returning from out of district placements. Participate in facilitation of students transitioning into and out of assigned school;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Attend district and school site special education team meetings;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Coordinate transition planning activities and transition assessments for students with IEPs;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Student Services, Principal or Program Head.</li></ul></div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Teacher Certification in at least one of the following areas: Teacher of Children with Moderate Special Needs, Teacher of Children with Severe Special Needs, School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychologist, and/or Teacher of Children with Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Extensive experience working with special needs students.</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the IEP process and demonstrated knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations and eligibility criteria and willingness to implement the special education process.</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Knowledge of district wide continuum of services.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Experience and expertise in curriculum adaptation.</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Superior oral and written communication skills.</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Highly organized in managing and ensuring compliance with IEP time lines.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to mediate and/or facilitate difficult issues with tact, diplomacy and empathy.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Experience in managing Special Education evaluations, or as a minimum, extensive participation as a member of a Special Education Evaluation Team.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Computer literacy including basic familiarity with basic word processing applications such as WORD and EXCEL; must be able to collect, analyze, report, disseminate and manage data.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.<br>
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.</p></div></div></div>

Special Educational Team Facilitator

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Teach classes at the high school level.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Work with team of teachers in planning curriculum, activities, and interdisciplinary units and special projects essential.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>A willingness to share supervisory responsibilities essential.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Massachusetts certification in appropriate subject area.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Previous secondary teaching experience.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to utilize Socratic approach and to incorporate thinking skills in instruction.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Experience in subject area curriculum development preferred.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Some computer literacy and familiarity with educational software preferred.</li></ul></div></div></div>

Social Studies Permanent Substitute Teacher

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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The Digital Learning Teacher is a high school teaching position in Digital Learning which provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in both marketing and entrepreneurship.<br>
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This position will deliver industry-based instruction that develops student competencies leading to postsecondary education and employment. Students explore the basic principles of business, including business law, marketing &amp; finance, cost-benefit analysis, supply and demand, entrepreneurship and bookkeeping.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Provide instruction for Marketing and Entrepreneurship Courses.</div><br>
Be familiar with and teach the fundamentals of entrepreneurship (e.g., concept generation and development, business planning and goal setting, initial investment partnerships, networking, start-up logistics, etc.)<br>
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Work cooperatively with other staff members at the school.<br>
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Communicate as needed with school guidance counselors, parents and administrators.<br>
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Assess and report student performance to parents.<br>
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Recommend improvements for the program.<div>
Recommend scheduling and facility needs.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Massachusetts certification in Instructional Technology Specialist, K-12 or a Teacher of Business, 5-12, Initial (preferred).<br>
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Previous secondary teaching experience (preferred).<br>
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Demonstrated ability to utilize Socratic approach and to incorporate thinking skills in instruction.<br>
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Demonstrated understanding of appropriate class management skills.</p><div>
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
 <div><p>Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.<br>
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.</p></div></div></div>

Business Permanent Substitute Teacher

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Special Educational Team Facilitator

Social Studies Permanent Substitute Teacher

Business Permanent Substitute Teacher