ESY Special Education Teacher (Middle School)

ESY Teacher, Special Education

Job Title: ESY Teacher, Special Education

Location: Boston, On-Site

Position Type: Full-Time

Summary of position:

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

The Manville School, a highly successful and reputable educational program, is seeking an ESY Special Educations Teachers for the upcoming extended summer school year (July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024). As the lead member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the ESY Special Education Teacher is responsible for the overall planning and supervision of a multi-grade level, self-contained classroom. The ESY Special Education Teacher implements evidence-based curricula, maintains data-collection systems, and utilizes instruction-driven assessments to measure student progress. The ESY Special Education Teacher is responsible for writing and implementing the IEPs for each student in the classroom, and provides mentorship to an Assistant Teacher. ESY Special Education Teachers receive direct supervision by an educational supervisor, including formal and informal observations, weekly 1:1 meetings, and support with curriculum development. Working with a classroom team made up of an Assistant Teacher and Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor, the Special Education Teacher creates a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for the six to ten students in their classroom. This self-motivated individual communicates clearly, maintains calm, and has an enthusiastic approach to their work.

What's in it for me?

• Make an impact on children's welfare utilizing your leadership and teaching skills in a highly supportive work environment!
• The opportunity to working in a face-paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!

Essential duties:

• Develop and implement unit and lesson plans following the students' IEP goals and objectives.

• Utilize MA/CCSS Curriculum Frameworks to guide instruction appropriate to student grade, skill level and learning style, as outlined in students' IEPs.

• In conjunction with the classroom team (assistant teacher and classroom counselor), develop and implement classroom behavior management plan appropriate to the age and social/emotional levels of students.

• Foster positive self-esteem and social growth of students through appropriate curriculum and behavioral structure.

• Create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning.

• Monitor, observe, and maintain data on IEP goals and objectives.

• Write Quarterly Progress Reports.

• Plan and participate in daily social activities, including electives and field trips.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required. M. Ed in Special Education, with certification in Moderate Special Needs for grades K-8 and/or 5-12.

Experience:

• 1 year teaching in a school setting required or 3+ years of related experience with a similar population.

(Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.) - only if applicable.

Logistics

License/Certification: MA Teaching Certification or eligibility for DOE waiver

Salary: $8,000 - $9,500

Open Date: July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

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Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.