School Services - School Special Education Teacher
Walpole, NH
Centra Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full time position.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Support the regular educator by modifying curriculum for students eligible for special education.
• Work to ensure the rights of students with disabilities to be full participants in the general curriculum. 
• Implement state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to special education. 
• Participate in the development of and oversee implementation of IEPs for students eligible for special education. 
• Incorporate the New Hampshire Frameworks and Grade Level Expectations into student’s IEP
• Clearly communicate the learning objective and the importance of the learning to all students
• Utilizes research based teaching strategies and programs
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals as they implement instruction. 
• Provide direct instruction to 1 to 1 paraprofessionals
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. 
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a supportive learning environment in the classroom
• Evaluate and maintain data on students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports 
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problem
• Provide case management of IEP students
• Responsible for contact with parents and quarterly progress reports
• Consult with classroom teachers on a regular basis 
• Work to improve student performance and support the district goal of improving standardized testing results by 5-7 percentage points each year
• Integrate the use of technology into the curriculum for all students

Requirements include:

• Meets all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of New Hampshire
• The minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A valid New Hampshire Teacher Certificate (with appropriate endorsement) or current Statement of Eligibility
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional`s criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
• Highly competitive pay package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Direct deposit and weekly pay
• CEU reimbursement
• Medical credentials reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• The opportunity to make sure that the career you choose is a good fit before committing to a permanent scenario
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
• Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
• Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal position.