Teacher, Special Education (Elementary School) at The Baker Center for Children and Families in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Teacher, Special Education (Elementary School) Job Title: Teacher, Special Education (Elementary School) Location: Onsite – Boston 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. Manville School, a highly successful and reputable educational program, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an Elementary School Classroom for the upcoming year. 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 implements evidence-based curricula, maintains data collection systems, and utilizes instruction-driven assessments to measure student progress. The Special Education Teacher writes and implements IEPs for each student in the classroom, including quarterly progress reports. The Special Education Teachers receive direct supervision by an educational coordinator, including formal and informal observations, 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?

• Make an impact on children's welfare utilizing your leadership and teaching skills in a highly supportive work environment!
• The opportunity to working in a face-paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Integrated professional development opportunities in the educational and mental health fields

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, behavior support specialist).
• 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 (minimum and or critical (i.e. evidence-base knowledge, etc. requirements only) Education:

• Bachelor's or M.Ed in Special Education, with certification in Moderate Special Needs for grades K-8 and/or 5-12.

Experience:

• 3+ years of related experience with a similar population

Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration. Logistics License/Certification: Teaching certificate in Moderate Special Needs K-8 required Salary: Initial salary range of $75K - $90K, depending on knowledge and experience Open Date: November 28, 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 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.

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Salary:

$75,000.00

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