Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (SEI Endorsement Required)(Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Teacher with an SEI Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• 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 from 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.
• Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for Student Achievement
• Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess.
• Communicating Content Knowledge
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
• Cultural Proficiency
• Parent/Family Engagement
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Qualifications - Required

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Hold either 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.
• Candidates must have such authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.

Terms

• BTU, Group I

Pay

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.

Schedule

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.