Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten (SEI Endorsement) (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Pre-K 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.

Requirements

Massachusetts Educator License
Elementary grades PreK-2 Certification in moderate Special Education (required)
SEI Endorsement or licensure
Degree in Early Childhood Education (required)
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with Autism (preferred)
Experience with ABA and Behavior Plans (preferred)

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a highly structured, safe learning environment that supports preschoolers in developing and applying skills necessary to function successfully and with as much independence as possible in school
Plan and teach lessons that are aligned with MA standards and differentiated to meet the needs of all students, special education and general education, including the use of appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Create developmentally-appropriate, multi-sensory experiences for preschool students that enable all children to be actively engaged
Establish strong working relationships with families that promote student growth by communicating clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form
Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments, as well as strong interpretation and report writing skills
Collect data to inform progress, instruction, modifications, and accommodations to be considered on Individual Education Plans [IEP] in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines
Act as Liaison, complete academic testing, write IEP goals and objectives, complete progress notes and attend team meetings
Collaborate with classroom support staff and related services personnel on an ongoing basis (e.g. BCBA, SLP, OT, ABA technicians)
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Watertown Public Schools policies
Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
Maintain appropriate confidential records
Assist students with self-help skills, including toileting and diapering
React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g,. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, etc.)
Participate in ongoing professional and staff development
Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice
Support the Instructional Assistant assigned to your classroom
Other duties not specifically listed but required by building or district administration to enable the smooth operation of the school and the district's special education program