Dr Frederick N Sweetsir

Pentucket Regional School District

Merrimac, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 4232596
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : April 25, 2023
Starting Date: July 3, 2023

Job Description

The Pentucket Regional School District is seeking a wide range of professionals for the Summer Program. Positions include: Special Education Teachers - Pre-K - High School (secondary); Speech and Language Therapists; Occupational Therapist/COTA; Physical Therapist; Paraprofessional; Nurse; Counselor.

This Program will run from July 3, 2023 - August 3, 2023 with a staff orientation to be determined. It will run Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

CPR and experience in special education is helpful but not required.

Position Type: Summer
Positions Available: 25

• Job Categories : Classroom Teacher > Preschool
  Classroom Teacher > Elementary
  Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
  Special Education > Occupational Therapist
  Special Education > Physical Therapist
  Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist
  Student Services > Occupational Therapist
  Student Services > Physical Therapist
  Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor
  Student Services > Speech/Language Pathologist
  Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
  Student Services > School Nurse
  

Location Description

Serving the communities of Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury

The Pentucket Regional School District, located in northern Essex County, comprises the three towns of Merrimac, Groveland, and West Newbury. With an aggregate population of 16,235, the district is 36 miles from Boston, 13 miles from the ocean, and borders New Hampshire in its northern reaches. The area is accessed via major routes 95 and 495, state roads 110 and 113 and since bisected by the Merrimack River, bridged in two small cities to both the east and west of the district.

The District’s towns are quite similar, being semi-rural/small business/residential in nature. All have experienced considerable development in recent years. Many citizens commute outside the communities for work, yet many community, spiritual and youth organizations are active. There is active parent participation at all levels in the district.
A regional school committee oversees the schools of the District. The committee is elected within the towns. Twelve people serve the District in this capacity. There are four representatives from the District’s three towns and two student representatives. The committee meets twice a month for regular business meetings and various other times for subcommittee meetings. These are public meetings and are publicly posted in town halls 48 hours in advance.
The District’s schools include 4 elementary schools (pre-K through 6), a middle school (7 and 8), and a senior high school (9 through 12). The Middle School and High School are located on the same campus, centrally located within the District. The administrative offices are housed in the Middle School. While some secondary age students attend the nearby vocational school, the high school accommodates the majority of the District’s secondary age youth.
Most students attend elementary school in their hometown :
in Groveland: the Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School(preK-6);
in West Newbury: the Dr. John C. Page School(preK-6) ;
in Merrimac: the Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School(preK-2)
and the Helen R. Donaghue School(3-6) .

The population has been growing so regularly and rapidly in the past decade that major additions added to several of the schools have already been overwhelmed and space requirements represent the District’s greatest present challenges. Nonetheless, the Pentucket District has maintained positive funding for its students.
The Pentucket Regional Middle Schoolis designed to meet the unique needs of older children. No longer elementary, but not yet high school, the middle school blends its practices and structure to better prepare all students for continued success. Pentucket bridges the educational experience by using a team approach. This type of organization enables students to maintain their individual identity in a larger school. It also enables the middle school to maintain the “child centered” philosophy as found in elementary school. Each team includes four teachers from core academic subjects. The theory behind this type of approach is to promote communication, coordination, and cooperation. Students participate in peer leadership, math team, academic bowl, school newspaper, destination imagination, student council, sports activities, science club and drama productions.

The Program of Studies at Pentucket Regional High Schoolreflects the needs of its students. Since nearly three-fourths of its graduates pursue post-secondary education, courses are offered in good depth across all academic disciplines. Additionally, a very large segment of the student population participates in a fine and applied arts program. Advanced Placement courses are currently offered in English, American History, Calculus, and Biology. Finally, all graduates are required to demonstrate computer proficiency and master a critical writing assessment.
The Pentucket District’s co-curricular offerings are extensive. Pentucket High School students participate in the Cape Ann League for interscholastic athletic competition. Additionally, non-school sponsored activities, like lacrosse and many community leagues accommodate students of all ages. Historically, Pentucket teams have enjoyed notable successes. Beyond the playing field, Pentucket students participate in science and math leagues, fine and applied arts competitions (in which key awards have been earned), an array of campus activities, such as student government, yearbook, National Honor Society, peer mediation, orchestra and jazz band, dramatic and musical offerings, an all-schools Arts Festival and numerous clubs and organizations. Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, 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.

Job Requirements

• Please send letter of interest and resume to:
  
  Patrice Natale, Administrative Assistant
  Dr. John C. Page School
  694 Main Street
  West Newbury, MA 01985
  
  Please do not contact this employer. All resumes will reviewed and interviews set up. Thank you.
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Michael Jarvis , Director of Supplemental and Intensive Services
22 West Main Street
West Newbury, Massachusetts 01985

Phone: 978-363-2280
Fax: (978)363-1165
Email:

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