Teacher Special Educator, One-year appointment, DVUS

The Opportunity

The Darby Vassall Lane Upper School, in partnership with the Office of Student Services, seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The Special Educator is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in both general education and separate settings. The Special Educator will work collaboratively with general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure that students with disabilities have positive educational outcomes.

Essential Duties and 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 students' present levels of functioning and performance
• Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning
• Collaborate with general education, special education, related services, and 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
• Ensure implementation of the student’s Individualized Education Plan
• Ensure effective collaboration with families, community supports/services, related service staff, and general education teachers
• Ensure effective instruction and support for students with disabilities

Your Skill Set

• Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students’ areas of eligibility (i.e., autism, academic, behavior, learning, etc.)
• Broad knowledge of state eligibility requirements
• 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 special needs, PreK-8 or 5-12 required
• Experience teaching or student teaching in an urban school setting
• Specialized training/certification in a foundational reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading

How to Join Our Team

To apply, please visit www.cpsd.us. Upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.