Special Education Teacher - High School

JOB SUMMARY
Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic, and experienced special education teacher to be a part of the high school instructional team. This educator is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports all students. This candidate will bring a passion for supporting and implementing best instructional practices, wrap around student support services, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment.

Only those candidates with a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and ready to teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provides specialized instruction for high school students.

● Provides inclusion support within content-area classrooms.

● Develops and writes Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with the IEP team.

● Manages a caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans.

● Chairs IEP meetings (annual reviews) for students on caseload.

● Maintains compliance with IDEA regulations.

● Works collaboratively with Grade Level Teams to plan for instruction.

● Completes required assessments for initial and 3 year re-evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Dedication to the Sizer School mission.

● Knowledge of best practices in special education instruction and assessment.

● Knowledge of curriculum design and Massachusetts Frameworks.

● A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

● Highly qualified to teach in the assignment area. MA DESE License with SEI Endorsement preferred. Mandatory within the first year of employment.

● Experience working with a diverse population of students.

● Innovative team player with abundant energy and proven history of service.

● Strong communication and collaboration skills.

● Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background check