FY Academic Lead Teacher - Special Education - Stipend Position

Position: FY 2027: Academic Lead Teacher - Special Education - Stipend Position (2)
Minuteman High School is seeking a qualified Academic Lead Teacher - Special Education for the  school year. This position ensures the successful delivery of curriculum and instructional services for the respective academic discipline through effective leadership, coordination, and innovation. Foster a workplace culture of professionalism and continuous improvement. Collaborates with all academic and vocational classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. This is a stipend position, with responsibilities and compensation detailed below.

Major Responsibilities:

* Publish a calendar and agendas and conduct regularly scheduled department meetings at least once per month. Complete appropriate attendance and meeting note records.

* Implement information pertinent to reports including the most recent EQA, CPR, NEASC, and related assessments and findings in the area of curriculum.

* Guide and support the process of vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment.

* Participate in the design and oversee the implementation and review of effective formative and summative student assessment practices.

* Participate actively as a member of the Management Team and attend meetings after school and occasional evenings as called by administration.

* Use data (including, but not limited to, results from MCAS, MAT, IEP, Accelerated Reading Lab, Departmental Formative and Summative Assessments) to inform decisions about curriculum delivery, instructional strategies, and professional development plans as directed.

* Prepare annual reports as directed on student achievement and curriculum delivery. (For example:
What are the strengths of students' performance and classroom practice as shown through MCAS? What areas need to be addressed and how will this occur? What is revealed through an analysis of departmental formative and summative assessments?)

* Collaborate with Director of Special Education on department budgets in accord with district business office procedures.

* Participate in the screening, interviewing and recommendation of prospective teaching candidates.

* Attend pertinent and approved conferences and workshops as approved by administration.

* Oversee the effective use of substitute teachers within the department.

* Maintain positive and cooperative relations with other departments: academic, trade-technical, and support.

* Assist teachers with the implementation of the Educator Evaluation System.

* Assist teachers with attendance, and grade books.

* Attend all open houses.

* Act as a point of contact with SEPAC leadership board, attend all SEPAC meetings.

* Other duties as assigned by Administration.

Qualifications:

* Educator Licensure as approved by the State of Massachusetts.

* Master's degree preferred.

* Training in or willing to be trained in the development of professional learning communities (PLC).

* Minimum three years' teaching experience.

* Strong content-area knowledge and experience as demonstrated through effective classroom teaching, curriculum development, and application of state frameworks.

* Strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills.

* Strong leadership and organizational skills.

* Alternatives to the above as may be approved by the Superintendent.

Additional Requirements:

* This position includes but is not limited to: interacting with the public, walking around the school, standing for periods, occasionally lifting and carrying items, reading documents, using a computer, listening and speaking, using office equipment, maintaining energy throughout the day, and handling stress effectively.

Terms of Employment:

* Stipend Position.

Effective Dates of Employment:

* This is a stipend position for the  school year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027).

Supervisor:

* Assistant Superintendent.

Compensation:

* The total stipend for this position is $7,791 for the entire assignment.

Minuteman High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.