Special Education Teacher, New Liberty Innovation School, Gr 9-12, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 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. As a collaborative member of the special education team, you are responsible for working closely with core academic and other teachers (e.g., ESL) to ensure that all students with disabilities under your care are able to access the curriculum and learn at high levels. You understand and employ best practices for inclusion and work to build meaningful instruction and support for all of your students. You effectively manage a continuous caseload, including providing specialized instruction that allows students to progress academically and socially, assuring that documented accommodations are delivered with consistency. You support students transitioning in/out of their classes and programs. You develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), behavioral interventions, and work closely with paraprofessionals to deliver a consistent, high quality program for all students in your care. You are a passionate, mission-driven, collaborative educator who desires an opportunity to teach in a diverse and welcoming school environment. In addition, you will be a collaborative member of a professional learning community who is eager to receive feedback in order to learn and grow in your practice. Above all, you will be guided by an ethos of care and an unwavering belief in the ability of ALL students to reach their full potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
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
Safety Care trained or willing to be a trained (District Provides)
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Dual certification (content area) is a plus
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment desired.
Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable
Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
Multilingual candidates and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Hold high expectations for student learning (and behavior) and provide support to help students get there.
Provide specialized instruction that will allow all students to successfully engage in instruction.
Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student access and learning while building their confidence to learn.
Modify/adapt materials, instructional lessons, etc. to meet the specific needs of students across the school day, as identified in their IEPs.
Embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and strategies into lesson-planning.
Work toward understanding all students’ backgrounds, building positive relationships, and utilizing culturally responsive teaching methods to effectively engage them in their learning.
Work with the classroom support team and assigned clinical staff to develop data-taking mechanisms and analyze data to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
Maintain consistent positive relationships with students and manage student behavior by implementing positive student management strategies.
Work collaboratively across school settings and with parents and various community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, collect data, and create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
Demonstrate ability to write an effective IEP with SMART goals and sensible accommodations and generate progress reports using IEP software.
Demonstrate ability to administer, interpret and report findings from standardized evaluations.
Able to administer remote assessments, if needed
Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives in a professional manner during special education meetings.
Evaluate students' abilities in basic academics and social development using formal and informal measures.
Support and assist paraprofessionals and other school personnel in their implementation of classroom goals and IEP accommodations, modification, and goals.
Participate in professional development to enhance the overall educational experience for all students.
Support the school community with additional duties as appropriate, assigned by the building Principal, Special Education Supervisor or Executive Director of Special Education.
Work under the general supervision of the building principal and other building administrators, effectively manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement.
Support the school community with additional duties as needed or assigned.
Must be willing to agree to the contractual autonomies outlined in the New Liberty Innovation Plan, including teaching multiple different classes each year.