Centralized Special Education Teacher (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education Teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an itinerant special education teacher, assigned to one or more BPS schools during the school year based on system-wide needs identified by central administration.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide assurance for the delivery of specially designed instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum.
• Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.
• Maintain clear communication with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress and strategies for support.
• Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree, Masters’ Degree is preferred
• Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area and Mild/Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.