K-2 Special Education Teacher (Immediate Start)

Alma Del Mar Charter School (District)•New Bedford, MA

48d•$49,150

About The Position

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content-rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work. We're located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement. Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners. As a Specialist you will plan and teach highly effective interventions both within and outside the general education classroom. You will work closely with other teachers in your curriculum area and the academic support team to design instruction that furthers every scholar's learning. You will develop high leverage relationships with Alma families. You'll receive the support you need in all aspects of your work, while retaining the autonomy to do what's right for the scholars with whom you work closely every day. At Alma we believe that we can best serve our scholars by helping you to meet your long-term professional growth and career goals.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher
At least one year of full time teaching experience preferred
Proven effectiveness leading students to significant academic gains (please include specific data related to your student's academic gains in your resume)
Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Special Education.
If you are not yet licensed in Massachusetts, please consult this website for more information on how to obtain that license: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/
A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
Strong team orientation
Infectious joy

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

plan and teach highly effective interventions both within and outside the general education classroom
work closely with other teachers in your curriculum area and the academic support team to design instruction that furthers every scholar's learning
develop high leverage relationships with Alma families