Special Education Teacher 6-8 For Winthrop House Program Located At Driscoll

The Public schools of Brookline is seeking an experienced special education teacher to join a collaborative team of educators as part of the 6-8 Winthrop House Program, a district run substantially separate therapeutic middle school program. Candidates should have experience working with students that have primary social/emotional disabilities that impact school attendance, self regulation, social communication and executive functioning skills.

We seek candidates who have experience in overseeing paraprofessionals, and who are able to work collaboratively with other team members. Responsibilities include providing direct instruction to students in academic strategies, supporting learning across content areas, monitoring and collecting data on the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral performance of students, writing IEPs and progress reports, general case management, communicating with parents, and attending IEP meetings.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide high-level individualized instruction across content areas and/or Learning Skills as needed to target IEP goals and objectives.
Plan and deliver engaging lessons with clear and measurable objectives based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks and student IEPs that are relevant to the appropriate curriculum and students in class.
Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve student skills ( executive functioning, coping skills, pragmatic skills, reading comprehension, written expression, self advocacy, etc.)
Manage class operation by setting high academic and behavioral expectations, implementing routines, anticipating potential problems and taking appropriate preventative measures.
Maintain class operation by ensuring a supportive, trauma sensitive environment.
Progress monitors student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools.
Maintain accurate and complete students records and prepare reports, IEPs on assigned caseload,as required by laws, district policies and administrative procedures.
Understand the Individual Education Plan of students in class and/or caseload , participate in team meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Communicate and consult with parents, administrators and other professionals on students' academic,social and behavioral progress.
Meet all deadlines in the IEP process, including but not limited to IEP meeting timelines, academic testing, progress report timelines, etc.
Maintain professional competence by actively participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings,department meetings and other professional opportunities.
Fulfill department and school duties as assigned by high school administrators
Comply with all personnel policies of the Public Schools of Brookline
Fulfill other duties as directed by the special education administrator

Required Qualifications:

Mass. DESE certification, Special Education (moderate and/or severe)
SEI Certification
Belief in our mission and core values
Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the grade level, secondary license in reading, ELA or math
Experience/training with Zones of Regulation
Master's Degree

• All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click HERE https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=5991&dataid=10447&FileName=PSB%20Staff%20COVID-19%20Vaccination%20Policy%20Voted%2012.8.22.pdf .

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.