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Anticipated Vacancies

Please refer to "Immediate Vacancies" page for positions currently available.

Clinical Coordinator

Special Education Department

Child Specific Aides

HS, MS, Elementary Substitute Teachers

Special Education Teacher/Testing

Substitute Nurses

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please mail the following: letter of application, resume, three written letters of reference, copies of undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate transcripts, copy of teacher certification/license (for new graduates who have not yet received their license, please send evidence of successful completion of the Massachusetts Teacher Educator License tests). For individuals applying from out of state who are not yet licensed in Massachusetts, please include a copy of your current state license and include reference to the status of your Massachusetts licensure application. Please submit information to: Mr. Thomas Kennedy, Director of Human Resources, Shrewsbury Public Schools, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Please do not submit application information via e-mail.

SELECTION PROCESS: Building principals and department directors/coordinators will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the appropriate principal/director/coordinator. In addition, due to the large volume of applications, it is not unusual for a preliminary telephone interview to be held prior to finalizing the candidate's that will be invited into the district to meet with the interview team. The interview process in Shrewsbury is inclusive with administrators, teachers, and parents serving on the interview team. In addition, for high school positions, students will also be involved. After the interviews are completed a small group of finalists will be invited back to conduct a demonstration lesson in a classroom setting. A individual will then be identified as the successful candidate. The successful candidate will then have a final interview with the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony J. Bent, and the Director of Human Resources, Mr. Thomas M. Kennedy.

Substitute Nurses

Immediate vacancies for Substitute Nurses - $20.00 per hour.

Application Process: Candidates are to forward letter of application, current resume, nursing license, and 3 references to: Thomas Kennedy, Director of Human Resources, Shrewsbury Public Schools, 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Special Education Teacher / Testing

Learning Center Skills:

Individual and small group instruction for approximately 14 students/2 periods a day
Direct instruction for organization, social skills, self-advocacy, work completion
Communication with parents, IEP development, and collaboration with regular education

Evaluations:

Achievement Testing - WJ-III, WIAT-II, TOWL and the Nelson-Denny Reading Test.
Collaboration with the school psychologist for comprehensive assessments
Report writing and team meeting participation
Testing for students in Out of District placements

MCAS:

Coordinate accommodations for grade 9 and 10 special education students
Oversee the MCAS-Alt portfolio completion for grade 10 Life Skills students

Application Process:
Interested candidates are to submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts, evidence of certification and three current letters of recommendation. This information is to be submitted to: Thomas M. Kennedy, Director of Human Resources – Shrewsbury Public Schools 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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0844– Clinical Coordinator - Special Education Department: Reporting to the Director of Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services, this position will utilize effective research based practices that enhance the district’s educational programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide direct clinical consultation to each of the schools
• Provide clinical support to the Early Learning Center Coordinators and ABA Technicians
• Lead a peer review to ensure consistency in clinical programming across the district and utilization of research-based practices, including Functional Behavior Assessments and the development of Positive Behavior Support programs.
• Develop protocols for reliability, data collection, and accountability
• Develop assessment protocols, criteria for direct service delivery (1:1, therapies, etc), and criteria for fading of direct support services
• Support teachers and aides directly in the classroom as the district moves to a service delivery model that responds to instruction and intervention
• Provide in-home support services and supervision to staff providing direct service in the home.
• Ensure compliance training and support relative to the new SLD (Specific Learning Disability) eligibility requirements
• Provide support to summer programs across the district
• Service an identified group of students requiring intensive clinical support in the classroom
• Assist in the development of a program service delivery model that responds to the district’s commitment for implementing response to intervention programming
• Coordinate and lead child study teams related to referrals, patterns, and reasons for shifts in service delivery
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education
Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Special Education teacher
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents
Experience working with students on the autism spectrum in a public school setting
Experience working with students with clinical challenges in a public school setting
Flexibility to attend evening meetings and provide late afternoon/evening in-home support through parent training
Working knowledge of special education regulations/processes
Work Year/Compensation:
Work Year includes the 185-day school year plus up to 30 days of work in the summer to support students and staff. This position is covered under the Unit A collective bargaining agreement. Teacher salary schedule.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are to submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts, evidence of certification and three current letters of recommendation. This information is to be submitted by October 18, 2008 to: Thomas M. Kennedy, Director of Human Resources – Shrewsbury Public Schools 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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CHILD SPECIFIC AIDES Immediate vacancies for several full-time positions. Pay range $10.00 - $13.50 per hour plus benefits. Send letter of application and resume to: Thomas Kennedy, Shrewsbury Public Schools.

Speech Assistants Prefer full time, but will consider part time. This is a school year position responsible for providing direct services under the direction of a licensed speech therapist. Bachelor's degree required in Communication Disorders. Excellent opportunity for individual working towards Speech Pathologist License. $16 - 18 per hour.

2008-2009 Anticipated Vacancies Elementary and Middle Schools

Special Education The district serves 1005 students with various ranges of disabilities. Based upon enrollment growth and program expansion we anticipate hiring at the following levels. High School: Learning Center Teacher (moderate disabilities). Middle Schools: Learning Center Teachers (moderate disabilities); Life Sills / ABA - prefer intensive Special Education License. Speech Pathologists (full-time or part-time). Elementary: Speech Pathologists (full-time or part-time); Autism Specialist (the district services 50 students on the autism spectrum from pre-school to grade 12. Due to enrollment growth we are adding a new position at the elementary level. Prefer intensive special needs license along with experience working with students on the autism spectrum.

Middle School and Elementary Substitute Teachers Middle School and Elementary Substitute Teachers Oak (grades 7 & 8) / Sherwood (grades 5 & 6) Middle School's and our Elementary School's seek substitute teachers. Compensation $65 per day, BA required to serve as a substitute teacher in the classroom (minimum high school diploma to serve as an instructional or child specific aide). Please contact Marie Cicuto at 508 841-8402, or stop by the central office at 100 Maple Avenue for application and further information.

High School Substitute Teachers The high school is seeking applicants to serve as on-call substitute teachers. Daily compensation is $65 per day. Bachelor’s degree required. The school hours at the high school school are 7:10 a.m. To 1:50 p.m. We are interested in individuals who are available 4-5 days a week as well as applicants who might be available only 1-2 days per week. Applications are available at the school department’s central office, which is located in Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue. The office is located in the Town Hall Building.

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The Shrewsbury Public schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, natural origin, race, or sexual orientation.