25-26 Special Education SKIP Teacher

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education SKIP Teacher for the 25-26 academic year. The role focuses on maintaining student safety, using differentiated instruction to cater to unique student needs, and collaborating with educators and families. Applicants should hold an appropriate educator's license and possess strong understanding of child development.

Qualifications

• Appropriate educator's license required.
• Bilingual educator preferred.
• DESE SEI endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and wellbeing of students.
• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to state standards.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Child development understanding

Collaboration with educators

Communication with parents

Education

Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license

DESE SEI endorsement

Bilingual education qualification (preferred)

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Job Goal

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student’s unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students.

Job Goal

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student’s unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
• DESE SEI endorsement Required
• Bilingual Educator Preferred
  
  

209-day work year

Scheduled School Year: 184 days (School Year Schedule)

Additional work days: 25 days outside of the regular school year which would include SPED Summer School Programs

Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for the classroom and/or specific learning environment including planning, preparation, and organization of materials for delivery of the curriculum. The teacher collaborates with other educators and communicates on an ongoing basis with all adults who share responsibility for their students’ learning. The teacher establishes a relationship with the parents and caregivers of their students and maintains two-way communication about progress in learning and social development.

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  
  

Position Reports to: School Principal and Director of Special Education

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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