Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/Resource (SEI Endorsement Required) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 07/01/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (EMK) seeks an exceptional Moderate Disabilities/SPED Teacher educator who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. Kennedy Academy teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. Kennedy Academy is a Horace Mann In-District Charter High School. It is a college-preparatory and vocational high school for Boston students exploring careers in health and health-related fields. The Academy provides a supportive learning environment that promotes respect and embraces diversity. Students will attain the life skills needed to become productive and positive members of society. Kennedy Academy is an excellent place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as educators. In addition, over the next five years, Kennedy Academy will double in size, add new health career pathways, college courses, work-based learning, and offer graduates access to good-paying careers at Mass General Brigham thanks to Bloomberg Philanthropies' $38 million grant, which marks the largest philanthropic investment in Boston Public Schools history. REPORTS TO: Head of School or Designee

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities at the appropriate grade level or something similar.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Signed Election Agreement pertaining to working at a Horace Mann In-District Charter School.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• To best serve all students, BPS prefers that all core content teachers be certified in their subject area and in English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• To best serve all students, BPS prefers that all core content teachers be certified in their subject area and in one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities and English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Responsibilities

• Implement district learning goals and objectives in alignment with state frameworks. and be familiar with identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• 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 the student's Individualized Education Plan. Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.
• Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.
• If needed, develop and implement a curriculum and collect and analyze student work to ensure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building to support other staff members in responding to student needs for modification.
• Provide assistance to students transitioning to adult living services, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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