Teacher - Moderate Disabilities/ [Special Education SAR] (SEI Endorsement Required) Gr. K-6 (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perry K - 6 School is seeking an exceptional educator to join our learning community. Our school is a rapidly improving elementary school in the South Boston neighborhood, and we were excited to be named a School of Recognition by the state of Massachusetts this year. We are committed to the accelerated development of all students by providing rigorous, student-centered instruction; targeted, data-based interventions; and enriching arts and athletics opportunities on a daily basis. We are a tight-knit school with strong relationships and connections between teachers and students as well as a very supportive parent community. Despite our relatively small size, we are fortunate to be able to provide specialized opportunities in Science, Computer Technology, Visual Arts, Digital and Instrumental Music, and Intramural Athletics. We are looking for dynamic, committed, and collaborative educators to join our team and help take the Perry K - 6 to even greater heights! Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Special Education [ Special Education SAR] Teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area and Moderate Disabilities for the appropriate grade level.
• Hold either ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Special Education.
• 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.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Responsibilities

• Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development.
• Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with from 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.
• If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.
• Provide assistance for students transitioning to adult living services where appropriate.

Benefits

• Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
• The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

What This Job Offers

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