Special Education Teacher (FLARE Program), Salem High School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]
About The Position
Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/ .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education
- Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date)
- Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
- Ability to write an effective IEPs with SMART goals, functional Transition Plans and sensible accommodations, using district software
- Ability to administer, interpret, and report findings from standardized and informal evaluations and observational data collection
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
- Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable
- Safety Care Training Certification (District will provide training)
- Experience teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
- Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
- Current authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Special Education (preferred)
- Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable
- Experience teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
- Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
- Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively in environments, including co-teaching and intensive skills development
- Modify/adapt materials and instructional lessons to meet the specific needs of students
- Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, collect data and create Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students
- Analyze data to inform instruction and improve student performance
- Implement reading comprehension programs
- Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technology, to increase student learning and confidence
- Prepare students for success
- Provide classroom staff with resources, tools, and modeling of techniques
- Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives through regular progress reports & team meetings
- Offer activities and instruction that will allow students of all levels to successfully engage in instruction using the Common Core standards as a framework
Benefits
- Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full-time employees
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
