<p>Primary Purpose of Position:</p> <p>To work cooperatively with and under the director of the Cluster Chairperson/Director in the development of and implementation of individualized instruction.</p> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <p>1.Participate in the development of individualized curriculum 2.Implement individualization techniques 3.Develop and implement individualized testing and student assessment 4.Maintain a classroom/shop which is conductive to learning 5.Manage an effective learning environment 6.Maintain an accurate and up-to-date instructional binder including all policies, procedures and other related information 7.Maintain and update Scope and Sequence as instructional materials are added or deleted in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 8.Maintain and update Competency Lists (as well as Task Lists for Vocational-Technical Programs) as technological changes occur in alignment with state standards 9.Maintain daily and/or weekly grades on all students 10.Maintain daily attendance for each class assigned 11.Assist in monitoring students between classes 12.Maintain equipment, tools, furniture, etc. in all instructional areas and report any losses or damage immediately 13.Remain current with changes in industry, technology and education 14.Attend conferences, seminars, workshops related to field(s) of instruction 15.Write new curriculum or modify existing curriculum as program changes in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 16.Maintain up-to-date competency reporting system 17.Ensure all grade sheets, verification sheets, etc. are completed as directed and turned in on time 18.Maintain up-to-date Curriculum Binder(s) containing all instructional materials, ie. Worksheets, charts, graphs, quizzes, tests, LAPs, CAPs, Learning Guides pertaining to all courses to which he/she is assigned to teach 19.Maintain a secure learning environment guaranteeing that teaching areas are locked when the area is not being used</p> <p>20.Utilize I.M.C. and S.M. C. for research and related projects 21.Supervise students and assume total responsibility for all students during time assigned. Never leave a class uncovered. 22.Arrive at class/shop before regularly scheduled time to guarantee classes begin on time 23.Arrive at duty on time to guarantee supervision is provided 24.Make effective use of preparation time 25.Assign Homework in accordance with Cluster/Department policy and the Teacher Handbook 26.Follow individual Cluster Policy and Procedures 27.Maintain desk in Resource Area and/or classroom in neat and orderly fashion 28.Follow all directives and guidelines in the Teacher Handbook 29.Complete professional improvement as outlined in the Teachers' Contract 30.Assist in the development of departmental budget and in the preparation of purchase orders, quotes and bids 31.Perform additional assigned tasks as directed by immediate supervisor, Assistant Superintendent/Principal or Superintendent-Director</p> <p>Organization Relationships:</p> <p>1.Is responsible directly to Cluster Chairperson/Director 2.Must work cooperatively with all teachers (especially those within his/her cluster), Guidance Counselors, Testing Director, Administrators, Professional and Support Staff 3.Supervises the work of students and aides where applicable</p> <p>Qualifications (Preparations, Experience, Competencies, Personal Attributes): 1.Possession of a current MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educator's license in Information Support and Services or must possess the minimum qualifications to obtain said licensure. 2Ability to develop new instructional materials 3Ability to revise and modify existing curriculum materials 4Excellent management and organizational skills 5Excellent communication skills 6Excellent interpersonal relations skills 7Some experience operating Computer Hardware and knowledge of software</p>