Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. K2 (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher with an SEI endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach: Early Childhood General Curriculum in a setting inclusive of students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI)
• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• 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 the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

Core Competencies

• Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess.
• Accountability for Student Achievement (II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice)
• Communicating Content Knowledge (I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)
• Equitable & Effective Instruction (II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)
• Cultural Proficiency (II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)
• Parent/Family Engagement (III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement)
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration (IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration)

Qualifications

• Required Education Level: Hold a Bachelor's degree. Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities (PK-8) AND Early Childhood AND either SEI Endorsement OR ESL License (PK-6).
• 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.
• Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States.
• Preferred Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms

• BTU, Group I

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation.