Early Childhood Education Teacher (Inclusion) - Early Childhood Center

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Early Childhood Education Teacher (Inclusion) at the Early Childhood Center for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher is responsible for promoting student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, data analysis, and continuous feedback. The role emphasizes creating a safe and effective learning environment, demonstrating cultural proficiency, and partnering with families and the community. The teacher will maintain an ethical, skilled, and collaborative professional practice.

Requirements

Licensed by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as an Early Childhood Education Teacher in Massachusetts (Grades PreK-2)
Licensed by DESE as a Special Education Teacher covering Grade Pre-K
SEI Endorsement on License required
Bachelor’s or higher earned academic degree
Knowledge of curriculum in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Able to use educational software programs that further student’s learning as well as the School System Data base and use of Microsoft software including, but not limited to, Word and Outlook, Google products and web-based sites for learning and tracking information.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written word.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing.
Job requires being respectful as part of a team with others on the job and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) Strongly Preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and student developmental levels by engaging students in learning experiences that enable them to acquire complex knowledge and skills.
Provides differentiated learning experiences that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes.
Develops well-structured lessons, units, and projects that utilize instructional strategies and techniques to support the development of language, cognition, memory, organization, sensory, and perceptual-motor skills.
Teaches interpersonal, social, and communication skills through opportunities to learn with diverse peers for preschool students with and without disabilities in an inclusive preschool classroom.
Provides direct special education services to preschool students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or behavior intervention plans.
Collaborates with other providers to modify curriculum using a variety of instructional techniques and technologies aligned with state standards and local curricula.
Designs and administers informal and formal assessments, including standardized academic and/or behavioral assessments and common interim assessments, to measure student learning, growth, and progress.
Organizes, analyzes, and uses assessment data to determine student progress, adjust instructional practices, and identify and implement appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements.
Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with IEP requirements and timelines.
Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Provides descriptive feedback based on assessment results and engages students and families in constructive conversations focused on improving student performance and supporting learning.
Consistently defines and communicates high expectations for the quality of student work, perseverance, effort, and socially appropriate behavior, utilizing positive behavior intervention systems.
Creates and maintains a safe physical and intellectual learning environment through the use of rituals, routines, and appropriate responses.
Anticipates and responds appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings arising from differences in backgrounds, languages, and identities.
Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team by participating in Team meetings, collaborating with families, outside agencies, and building staff.
Supports students’ educational, physical, social, and emotional development, including transitions between schools and/or programs.
Conducts day-to-day interactions with paraprofessionals/behavior technicians, in collaboration with the BCBA, SLP, OT, PT, SAC, and provides interventions as needed in inclusive classroom settings.
Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, seeks out and applies ideas from supervisors, colleagues, and professional development.
Collaborates with colleagues in developing standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing student performance, and planning interventions.
Uses strategies to support families’ active participation in the classroom and school community, demonstrating sensitivity to families’ home language, culture, and values.
Employs consistent two-way communication with families.
Demonstrates sound judgment reflecting integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness.
Protects student confidentiality.
Fulfills professional responsibilities, maintains regular attendance, and is timely and reliable with paperwork, duties, and assignments.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Performs instructional, general, and other duties as assigned by the Director, Educational Team Leader, Superintendent, or designee.