Devens ESY Grade Kindergarten - Grade 11 Special Education (Teachers)
About The Position
Everett Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Special Education staff to fill multiple anticipated positions for the 2026 Extended Year Program. The Devens School Extended School Year (ESY) aims to provide social/emotional and academic support to promote and maintain academic skills and social-emotional development according to the goals and benchmarks of each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Crisis Support Plans (ICSP). Grade Kindergarten - Grade 11 Special Education (Teachers) The ESY Special Education Teacher provides structured, therapeutic instruction in small, highly supportive classroom settings during the Extended School Year program. This role ensures continuity of each student’s academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming in alignment with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individual Crisis Support Plan (ICSP). The teacher is responsible for collecting and analyzing student data throughout the program and completing progress reports at its conclusion. In addition, the ESY Special Education Teacher supervises and provides direct guidance to classroom paraprofessionals and collaborates closely with related service providers and ancillary staff to support the effective implementation of IEP services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education and/or Liberal Arts
- Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, English as a Second Language, or related fields.
- Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Education
- 3 or more years of experience working with special education students
- Current EPS employee in good standing
- Dual Licensure and/or relevant experience in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
- Previous experience working in Extended School Year
- Foreign Language Proficiency
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement daily routines and developmentally appropriate activities for students in small group educational classrooms based on their IEPs and ICSPs.
- Collect data on student’s IEP objectives and report on progress at the end of the program.
- Collaborate with ancillary services staff in the implementation of IEP services.
- Advise and directly oversee paraprofessionals within their classroom.
- Use best practices in ELA, mathematics, and other content areas that encourage higher-order thinking, critical thinking, and collaboration for students with disabilities.
- Implement specific literacy-based strategies identified for summer school and participate in coaching opportunities to strengthen the implementation of the strategies.
- Use the district's available technology and curricula to create engaging lessons and supports linked with 21st-century skills.
- Manage classroom behavior with strategies that motivate students, support an inclusive learning community, and empower students to participate actively and appropriately in all program activities.
- Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote self-confidence, team-building, and informed decision-making.
- Utilize inclusive practices that support students with disabilities and English language learners.
- Communicate with student families regularly using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations.
- Contribute to initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education, and/or ESY Coordinator.
