SY 26-27: 2nd-4th Special Education Lead Teacher

Bridge Boston Charter School•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridge Boston Charter School is seeking a Special Education Lead Teacher for the SY 26-27 school year. This role is responsible for meeting the needs of traditionally underserved children and providing quality academic and behavioral services through direct and/or consultative approaches as directed by students’ IEPs. The school is an inclusive and joyful community that combines a dynamic academic and social-emotional learning program with an innovative full-service model to support students who have experienced social, emotional, and developmental barriers to learning, including trauma. Bridge Boston is a tuition-free, K1-8 public school serving 335 students in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
MA teachers licensure in special education required
Must have completed their MTEL by the end of their first year with Bridge Boston
Excellent personal skills and willingness to be a team player
Superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Two or more years’ experience as a special education teacher, preferably in an urban setting and/or a charter school

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in elementary or secondary education preferred
Facility in a second language beyond English highly desirable
ESL license or SEI endorsement highly desirable

Responsibilities

Work closely with the DCI of Special Education to ensure that the school is in compliance with all special education requirements and that each child with a disability is receiving all necessary supports, modifications, and accommodations
Serve as the case manager for a caseload of students, including data tracking, writing quarterly progress reports and IEP goals, and attending IEP meetings
Develop curriculum, plan lessons, and implement direct service in and out of the classroom to small groups of students
Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt curricular materials and teacher techniques to meet the individual needs of students and to identify students who are not meeting benchmarks and to plan interventions as needed
Implement interventions and de-escalation strategies with students who display significant behavioral issues within the school setting
Use data to inform academic and behavioral goals, instruction and intervention plans
Assist with school-wide assessments and other data; working with staff to address findings
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
Other duties as assigned such as classroom coverage, and school community responsibilities