English Teacher (Special Education)

Walker; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walker Beacon School, a private non-profit 198-day special education school in Watertown, MA, seeks an English Teacher for its Watertown Campus. You will teach classes of up to eight students with primary social emotional disabilities and develop curricula meeting Massachusetts frameworks.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, 5-12; 1 year of direct teaching experience. Preferred: Master’s Degree. Day shift, full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, 5-12.
• Teaching certification and ability to develop curricula aligned with MA frameworks.
• Experience or ability to teach students with social-emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement course curricula for assigned areas of teaching.
• Develop formative and summative assessments and provide feedback.
• Maintain attendance and grade records for each class.
• Collaborate with staff to support students with learning disabilities.
• Publish and submit progress reports and IEP-related tasks.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment practices

Student communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with Moderate Special Needs, 5-12

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Watertown, MA 02472

Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Bachelor Degree

Salary: $57,800.00 – $73,000.00 per year

Shift: Day (1st Shift)

Summary

The Walker Beacon School, a private non‑profit 198‑day special education school serving students of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions, is seeking an English Teacher for our Watertown Campus. Under the direction of the Admin Team, this teacher will be responsible for teaching classes of up to eight students with primary social emotional disabilities. The teacher will develop and implement curricula for courses that meet the Massachusetts frameworks and will have the opportunity to develop and teach innovative and unique courses.

Education and Licensure

Required: Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Moderate Special Needs, 5‑12

Preferred: Master’s Degree

Experience

Required: 1 year direct teaching experience

Preferred: 2 years

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement course curricula particular to assigned areas of teaching.
• Develop formative and summative assessments, and provide evaluative feedback for each student in every class.
• Provide consultation to other teachers who have students with learning disabilities in their classes.
• Maintain attendance records for each class or session; posting the attendance daily.
• Maintain grade records for each class.
• Share in the finding and ordering of new curriculum materials.
• Create a safe environment by incorporating therapeutic supports into the classroom, and enforcing all school rules and guidelines.
• Attend scheduled meetings, professional development trainings as scheduled or assigned.
• Complete and submit course outlines and unit plans for each course.
• Participate in fulfilling administrative tasks for special education students, such as Progress Reports and Individual Educational Plans.
• Meet weekly with the Education Coordinator or Principal for supervision.
• Document critical incidents, as needed.
• Act as Academic Advisor/Homeroom Teacher to selected students.
• Share information on student progress with other members of the Beacon staff, including clinicians, guidance counselors, the nurse, and administrators.
• Participate in the milieu, including leading activities, advising clubs, monitoring the Commons and other student areas.
• Provide academic support to assigned students.
• Communicate regularly with students and families about progress and/or concerns.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint‑related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.