Asst. Professor - Special Education teaches courses in the discipline area of special education. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Special Education provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Special Education typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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This is a year-round position and offers the ability to assist in providing quality educational services to adolescents with mental health issues who are in need of special education services.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, assessing new referrals; development, coordination, maintenance of IEPs and all related services; curriculum development and review; supervision of education staff; oversight of the Master Plan for NH teacher recertification; and assisting the Program Director in the overall functioning and operation of the program to include administrative tasks (payroll, petty cash), coordinating with outside collaterals, and crisis intervention. This position is a member of the program management team. The Contoocook School embraces recreational hands-on activity learning, RENEW and Trust Based relational Intervention with our day treatment school.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Special Education and at least 5 years of experience working in Special Education. Must hold a current, valid NH education certification in Special Education Administration (0006) or Principal (0003). A strong knowledge of the NH Department of Education rules and regulations regarding both private special education programs and non-public schools, and an understanding of special education law and IDEA requirements. Experience with Google Suites for Education is preferred. Experience in working with student populations with mental health challenges is preferred.
NFI North offers competitive salaries and environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and many opportunities for advancement. We offer an excellent benefits package with health and dental, tuition reimbursement, professional development to maintain NH certification, excellent training, career growth and a supportive work environment.
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