Teacher - Elementary and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 5 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Responsibilities

Teach: Elementary 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

• Accountability for Student Achievement (II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice)
• Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess.
• 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 Elementary 1-6 AND either SEI Endorsement OR ESL license for the appropriate grade level. 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. Moderate Disabilities PK-8 Degree in Special EducationBPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.

Terms

• BTU, Group I

Salary and Compensation

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.