Inclusive Special Education Teacher

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic Special Eduation Teacher

to joinour caring staff atMill Pond School

beginning in the  school year

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title:Special Education Teacher

Reports to:Principal and Student Services Coordinator

Department:Student Services

Work Year: 184 days

FLSA Status:Exempt, Unit A

Salary Range:

Unit A Salary Scale

Job Goal:The Special Education Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students and behavioral learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards, and IEP goals. The Special Education Teacher facilitates the academic, social and behavioral supports for students with special abilities through direct service, collaboration, consultation, and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

• Professional Certification:MA DESE licensure in Special Education; SEI Endorsement
• Additional certification in general education and/or ESL highly desirable

• Specialized Knowledge:child development, curriculum frameworks, curriuculum accommodations and modifications, assessments, IEPs and progress reports, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), inclusive practices, progress monitoring, cultural proficiency and anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) assistive technology
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

• Preferred Experience:

• Teaching English Language Learners and in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs
• Experience creating SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) IEP and progress goals
• Experience assessing student progress and writing data-supported progress reports
• Highly desirable to have experience with:

• Co-Teaching
• Balanced Literacy
• Play-based instruction
• Project-based learning
• FOCUS on Early Learning Curriculum
• Building Blocks Math
• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• Technology Integration
• Assistive technology
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
• Zones of Regulation
• Social Thinking

• Skills:

• Createa welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district and IEP goals and the abilities, needs, and interests of students to whom assigned
• Implementinstructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations where needed
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design
• Empowerstudents to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, and feelings and implement learned strategies
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Integ…