Teacher Special Educator, HSEP

The High School Extension Program

The High School Extension Program is a small, alternative learning community within Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Located at 359 Broadway, it offers a quiet and comfortable environment focused on fostering the whole student. HSEP prepares students for post-secondary success by instilling values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Studentship.

The Office of Student Services (OSS)

The OSS provides a range of support and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and advanced learning needs.

The Role

The Special Educator is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students with disabilities, working collaboratively with general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure positive educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities
• Provide explicit instruction and/or support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social emotional behavior
• Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
• Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific to the student's present levels of functioning and performance
• Provide instruction of students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning
• Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff
• Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals/objectives, learning approaches/content and support
• Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting
• Any related duties as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Director and/or Coordinator of the Office of Student Services with mild/moderate special needs

Your Skill Set

• Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students’ areas of eligibility (i.e. autism, academic, behavior, learning, etc.)
• Above average skills in collaboration
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability in collaborating and supporting parents and families
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices including various co-teaching approaches
• General knowledge of various formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and skills
• General knowledge of state and federal special education guidelines and requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Special Education required, Master's preferred, concentration in learning disabilities preferred
• Massachusetts Certification of students with mild/moderate or severe special needs 5-12 required
• Experience teaching or student teaching in urban environments
• Specialized training/certification in a foundational reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading

How to Join Our Team

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.