English Teacher (Special Education)

About the role

The Walker Beacon School seeks an English Teacher for its Watertown Campus. This position is under the direction of the Admin Team and involves teaching classes of up to eight students with primary social emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement course curricula particular to assigned areas of teaching.
• Create formative and summative assessments, and provide evaluative feedback for each student in every class.
• Consult with other teachers who have students with learning disabilities in their classes.
• Maintain attendance and grade records for each class or session.
• Create a safe environment by incorporating therapeutic supports into the classroom and enforcing all school rules and guidelines.
• Attend scheduled meetings and professional development trainings.
• Share in finding and ordering of new curriculum materials.
• Participate in fulfilling administrative tasks for special education students, such as Progress Reports and Individual Educational Plans.
• Meet weekly with the Education Coordinator or Principal for supervision.
• Document critical incidents, as needed.
• Act as Academic Advisor/Homeroom Teacher to selected students.
• Communicate regularly with students and families about progress and/or concerns.

Qualifications

• Education and Licensure: Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, 5-12 preferred.
• Experience: 1 year direct teaching experience preferred.

Benefits

Walker Beacon School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.