Preschool Inclusion Teacher for the CPPI Itinerant Team

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

This team-teaching position is part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant and works collaboratively with a team of dedicated service providers and educators committed to fostering inclusive practices and equitable opportunities for young children in early childhood settings throughout Lynn. The goals of the grant include expanding access to high-quality preschool programs, strengthening locally aligned quality systems, and promoting equitable access to special education and inclusive practices. This position is contingent upon grant funding and is funded through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). The role requires travel to multiple locations, including community-based preschools and the LPS Early Childhood Center, and may include non-traditional work hours. Applicants are also required to complete additional background checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Moderate Disabilities, PreK - 2, PreK- 8.
• SEI Endorsement
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations from DESE and EEC.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.
• Willingness to attend "Positive Behavior Strategies for Emotionally Impaired Students".

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Additional content area licensure is encouraged
• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred
• Experience working with Emotionally Impaired/Intellectually impaired students highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Responsible for effective instruction and culturally responsive teaching which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• 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.
• Collaborate as a team member within school building and community partner sites in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Creates, in partnership with community providers, a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives in LPS and community partner sites.
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Documents the progress and/or concerns of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.
• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior that promote positive social and academic experiences.
• Regularly engage with families and extended community members in support of creating a collaborative learning environment that fosters equity for all learners.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
• Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level