MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER NEEDED!
Frankfort Middle School is looking for a dynamic Special Education Teacher. Licensed Special Education Teachers are encouraged to apply on the Community Schools of Frankfort District web site (https://www.teachers-teachers.com/employer/community-schools-of-frankfort-20172).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES *Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies. * Develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities. * Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and/or small classroom setting. * Design engaging classroom activities and differentiated lessons ls so that all students may access the curriculum and benefit from the educational experience. * Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program. * Set high expectations that are suitable for the students. Assessments may be differentiated based on each individual student plan. This may require developing alternative assessments. * Work collaboratively with Lead Co-Teacher, teaching and grade-level teams and other staff, especially instructional support team, to plan, share student work and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards. * Build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students’ learning. * Utilizing the MTSS process, service students in a tier 2 and/or tier 3 setting * Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and Director of Special Services.
If you are looking for an amazing place to teach with an outstanding staff and a supportive teaching environment, then Frankfort Middle School is the place for you. FMS has approximately 750 students with a diverse population of students. Teachers at FMS are involved in professional learning communities with their grade level teams as well as their subject area teams. We focus on a standards-based approach to instruction, assessment and grading. FMS Teachers also have multiple opportunities to be involved in professional development at the district level, the building level and the grade level. If you are that amazing Teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of students, please take a moment to apply for this teaching position.