Salem Public Schools Salem , MA 01970
Posted 4 weeks ago
Summer Evaluation Team (Internal Candidates Only), SY2024-2025
About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.
Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students across our 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. Over the next three years (2023-2026), we are committed to the work outlined by the four core priorities in our strategic plan: 1) Elevate Learning; 2) Empower Educators; 3) Center Belonging; and 4) Strengthen Our Foundation. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and settings and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
Team Members:
Salem Public Schools is looking for the following early childhood evaluation team members to work up to 25 hours over the course of the summer break. Members will be paid current contract rate:
Psychologist
Speech Language Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Special Education Teacher
Team Chair
What You'll Do:
As a collaborative member of the Special Education team and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Salem Public Schools, the evaluation team will evaluate, present reports, make recommendations and participate in team meetings.
Role Responsibilities:
Conduct a variety of standardized and informal assessments as appropriate
Use district software to create Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Develop IEPs and/or documented treatment plans
Complete required paperwork and job-related functions in a timely manner and in compliance with special education regulations and district policies
Gather, collate, and/or classify data; generate reports and present findings at meetings, as appropriate
What You'll Bring:
We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You'll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:
Job Requirements:
Maintain valid DESE licensure
Experience with delivering school-based services to school-aged students, PK-12
Possess effective written and oral communication skills
Bilingual (Spanish) skills advantageous
Current authorization to work in the United States required
Contact Information:
Jen Doucette-Ly, Executive Director
Department of Special Education
Salem Public Schools
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-740-1247
Fax: 978-740-1137
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public 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.
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