Teacher, Special Education (Middle School)

Special Education Teacher

Job Title: 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.

As the lead member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for the overall planning and supervision of a multi-grade level, self-contained classroom. The Special Education Teacher implements evidence-based curricula, maintains data-collection systems, and utilizes instruction-driven assessments to measure student progress. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for writing and implementing the IEPs for each student in the classroom and provides mentorship to an Assistant Teacher. 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?

• The opportunity to working in a 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.

• Participate in supervision with educational supervisor and other members of the classroom team (i.e., assistant teacher, milieu counselor);

• Actively participate in all relevant scheduled school meetings.

• Write IEP and Quarterly Progress Reports.

• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.

• Provide mentorship to assistant teacher through weekly meetings.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors 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: Teaching Certification or eligibility for DOE waiver, required.

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Open Date: May 10, 2024

Benefits

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits

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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.