Special Education Teacher Grade 12 Co-Teacher​/Resource Room

Job Description

Seeking certified Special Education Teacher.

• Prioritize Student Growth:
  Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students' social and emotional well‑being.
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion:
  Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
• Innovate and Inspire:
  Creative thinkers who use engaging, student‑centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate and Lead:
  Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
• Commit to Continuous Growth:
  Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

The Special Education Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunities as their non‑special education peers. The teacher will communicate knowledge and skills to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources. The Special Education Teacher will administer assessments, plan instruction based on assessment data, integrate technology, and collaborate with related service providers.

• Assist special education students with specifically designed instruction.
• Participate in the pre‑referral process of special education.
• Prepare individualized education plans.
• Collaborate with school‑based related service providers.
• Collaborate with the team on curriculum and student needs.
• Assess educational needs of students using standardized tools, running records, and other informal assessments.
• Maintain complete records of reevaluation periods, required student documentation, and parent communication.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Provide differentiated instruction to students as needed.
• Implement school, district, and department policies.
• Create and manage effective communication with parents of special education students.
• Communicate with parents professionally and continuously regarding student progress.
• Implement school and department policies.
• Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend.

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in special education preferred.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred.
• Experience working with the social/emotional/academic needs of children.
• Knowledge of special education law as it relates to the IEP process and FAPE.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution.

• DESE License:
  Students with and without Disabilities, 5-12 and SEI Endorsement.
• OR
• Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), which includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s).

Commensurate with education, licensure, and years of experience. Competitive with a comprehensive benefits package, including MTRS contributions.