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Teacher, Special Education
Boston, MA
Job Description
Manville School
Join our supportive team of child welfare professionals!
The Baker Center for Children and Families operates The MA Child Abuse Emergency Line for the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). We provide an emergency response system to keep children across the Commonwealth safe from child abuse and neglect.
Make an impact in children’s welfare, while learning and utilizing critical thinking in a highly supportive work environment! The Baker Center for Children and Families has an exciting Full-Time Teacher, Special Education opportunity, working at our Manville School in Boston!
For more information on the Baker Center for Children and Families, please visit: www.bakercenter.org.
Make an impact in children’s welfare utilizing your leadership and teaching skills in a highly supportive work environment!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
As the lead member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for the overall planning and supervision of a multi-grade level, self-contained classroom. The Special Education Teacher implements evidence-based curricula, maintains data-collection systems, and utilizes instruction-driven assessments to measure student progress. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for writing and implementing the IEPs for each student in the classroom, and also provides mentorship to an Assistant Teacher. Special Education Teachers receive direct supervision by an educational supervisor, including formal and informal observations, weekly 1:1 meetings, and support with curriculum development.
Working with a classroom team made up of an Assistant Teacher and Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor, the Special Education
Teacher creates a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for the six to ten students in their classroom. This self-motivated individual communicates clearly, maintains calm, and has an enthusiastic approach to their work.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE PRECEDING STATEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE WORK REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. THERE MAY BE OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION AND TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN’S CENTER.
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Teaching Certification or eligibility for DOE waiver
SALARY: $75,000 - $90,000
BONUS: 50% paid in the first pay period after employment, final 50% paid in the first payroll following the completion of 90 days of continuous employment
OPEN DATE: Ongoing until filled
SCHEDULE: 8-hour shift, day shift, Monday to Friday, Regular school schedule, including school vacations and summers off in a 10-month position, OR earn 10% of salary for a 5-week, 20-day summer program!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a benefit-eligible position.
Ability to commute/relocate. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Baker Center for Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Teacher, Special Education
Join our supportive team of child welfare professionals!
The Baker Center for Children and Families operates The MA Child Abuse Emergency Line for the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). We provide an emergency response system to keep children across the Commonwealth safe from child abuse and neglect.
Make an impact in children’s welfare, while learning and utilizing critical thinking in a highly supportive work environment! The Baker Center for Children and Families has an exciting Full-Time Teacher, Special Education opportunity, working at our Manville School in Boston!
For more information on the Baker Center for Children and Families, please visit: www.bakercenter.org.
Make an impact in children’s welfare utilizing your leadership and teaching skills in a highly supportive work environment!
The Baker Center has an exciting Teacher, Special Education opportunities available in our Manville school located in Boston!
- Are you experienced in working with children?
- Do you thrive in a team-oriented workplace?
- Do you have excellent multi-tasking skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- The opportunity to working in a fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
Teacher, Special Education
SummaryAs the lead member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for the overall planning and supervision of a multi-grade level, self-contained classroom. The Special Education Teacher implements evidence-based curricula, maintains data-collection systems, and utilizes instruction-driven assessments to measure student progress. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for writing and implementing the IEPs for each student in the classroom, and also provides mentorship to an Assistant Teacher. Special Education Teachers receive direct supervision by an educational supervisor, including formal and informal observations, weekly 1:1 meetings, and support with curriculum development.
Working with a classroom team made up of an Assistant Teacher and Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor, the Special Education
Teacher creates a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for the six to ten students in their classroom. This self-motivated individual communicates clearly, maintains calm, and has an enthusiastic approach to their work.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement unit and lesson plans following the students’ IEP goals and objectives.
- Utilize MA/CCSS Curriculum Frameworks to guide instruction appropriate to student grade, skill level and learning style, as outlined in students’ IEPs.
- In conjunction with the classroom team (assistant teacher and classroom counselor), develop and implement classroom behavior management plan appropriate to the age and social/emotional levels of students.
- Foster positive self-esteem and social growth of students through appropriate curriculum and behavioral structure.
- Create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning.
- Monitor, observe, and maintain data on IEP goals and objectives.
- Participate in supervision with educational supervisor and other members of the classroom team (i.e., assistant teacher, milieu counselor);
- Actively participate in all relevant scheduled school meetings.
- Write IEP and Quarterly Progress Reports.
- Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
- Provide mentorship to assistant teacher through weekly meetings.
- Education: Bachelor’s required. M.Ed in Special Education, with certification in Moderate Special Needs for grades K-8 and/or 5-12.
- License/Certification: Teaching Certification or eligibility for DOE waiver, required.
- Experience: 1 year teaching in a school setting required or 3+ years of related experience with a similar population.
- Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Ensure confidentiality and a high level of customer service in all interactions. Commitment to cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail. Commitment to working in an integrity driven environment. Commitment to the Judge Baker Children’s Center mission.
- Must be able to move around: different level floors, different locations, balance, reach, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and be capable of repetitive motion.
- Position requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly.
- Work requires close visual acuity.
- Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
THE PRECEDING STATEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE WORK REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. THERE MAY BE OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION AND TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN’S CENTER.
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Teaching Certification or eligibility for DOE waiver
SALARY: $75,000 - $90,000
BONUS: 50% paid in the first pay period after employment, final 50% paid in the first payroll following the completion of 90 days of continuous employment
OPEN DATE: Ongoing until filled
SCHEDULE: 8-hour shift, day shift, Monday to Friday, Regular school schedule, including school vacations and summers off in a 10-month position, OR earn 10% of salary for a 5-week, 20-day summer program!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a benefit-eligible position.
Ability to commute/relocate. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Baker Center for Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$75,000 - $90,000
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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