Special Education Teacher- Pierce School

Special Educator

The Pierce School is seeking a special educator for students with a range of mild to moderate special needs in grades K-3. Some students will receive a significant amount of instruction in small group settings, while others will spend most or all of their day in the general education setting.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Planning and providing small group, specialized instruction in a range of areas, including reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills/emotional regulation
• Working with general education teachers to ensure appropriate classroom accommodations and curriculum modifications are provided in the general education setting.
• Working directly with students in the general education setting.
• Fostering strong home/school communication.
• Conducting academic testing for initial evaluations and reevaluations.
• Writing IEPs (for annual reviews, initial evaluations and reevaluations)
• Presenting evaluation reports and findings in IEP meetings
• Writing and presenting progress reports
• Coordinating paraprofessional support for students and supporting paraprofessionals to meet students' IEP needs

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Mass DESE certification in mild/moderate special needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in a systematic phonemic approach to reading instruction strongly preferred.

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.