Anticipated Special Education Teacher: SSP Therapeutic Program

Beverly Public School District; Beverly, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Public School District is seeking a qualified educator to work in the SSP program, providing instruction tailored to students with social/emotional and behavioral needs. The role emphasizes individualized instruction across core subjects within a supportive school setting.

The ideal candidate holds valid Massachusetts DESE licensure, SEI Endorsement within a year, and experience with data-driven progress reporting, collaboration with staff, and meeting diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in appropriate subject area and grade levels.
• SEI Endorsement required within one year of start date.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with writing IEP goals, data collection and reporting.
• Experience with assessments for eligibility during meetings and reevaluations.
• Experience teaching students with varying disabilities and ability to teach reading, math, writing.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in content area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students.
• Prepare lessons with accommodations reflecting learning styles.
• Plan and use strategies and materials matching learning needs.
• Manage student behavior per district and state guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff to determine goals and methods.
• Provide substitute lesson plans as needed.
• Assess student learning through formal and informal tests.
• Maintain asset-based mindset that all students can succeed.
• Communicate with parents about progress and language development.
• Analyze data to adapt curriculum for diverse learners.
• Coordinate with staff to implement accommodations across settings.
• Communicate with outside agencies as needed.

Skills

Direct instruction

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication with parents

Behavior management

IEP data reporting

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure

SEI Endorsement

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

• SSP is a substantially separate program for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs who require individualized instruction across all academic areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing
• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition
• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with all staff to support the academic needs of the students and ensure implementation of accommodations and/or modifications across the school setting
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with parents and outside agency providers

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in the appropriate subject area and grade levels
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date)
• At leasttwo (2)years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with the writing of IEP goals and objectives and the ability to collect student data, analyze data and accurately report academic progression on progress reports and within Team Meetings
• Documented training and use of a variety of assessment tools to support the eligibility process during initial team meetings and 3-year reevaluations
• Experience working with students with varying disabilities and the ability to provide instruction in reading, math and written language
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area

Compensation

• Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement and is commensurate with experience and education.

Employment Eligibility

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI and SORI background check and fingerprint-based national criminal history check, in accordance with Massachusetts law.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.