Turnaround: Teacher - English and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. 9-12 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Responsibilities

Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity with 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 school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.

Provide assistance to transition to adult living services as appropriate.

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 Resources 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: Hold a Bachelor's degree. Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area and 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.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.

Terms

• BTU, Group I

Salaries and Compensation

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.