Grade 2/3 Special Education Teacher — Student-Centered

Charlton Street School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton Street School in Southbridge, MA, seeks a Grade 2/3 Special Education Teacher to design and deliver explicit instruction, collaborate with general and special education staff, and implement IEPs within an inclusion setting.

The role requires a Massachusetts teaching license for Moderate/Severe Disabilities, SEI or ESL endorsement, and ongoing professional growth. Salary ranges from $53,500 to $75,500 and reports to Building Principal or Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 OR Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, All Levels.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR Grade-level appropriate ESL License.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using multi-sensory teaching, differentiated strategies, including use of modified content, methodology, and performance criteria as needed, as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom, for designated students receiving services in an inclusion setting.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Collaborate with grade level classroom teachers, other special education teachers, and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Promote and assist in the implementation of research-based strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of students’ academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEPs/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing w/ parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families, and any outside providers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate/Severe Disabilities

SEI Endorsement or ESL License

Authorization to work in the United States

Job description

Charlton Street School in Southbridge, MA, seeks a Grade 2/3 Special Education Teacher to design and deliver explicit instruction, collaborate with general and special education staff, and implement IEPs within an inclusion setting.

The role requires a Massachusetts teaching license for Moderate/Severe Disabilities, SEI or ESL endorsement, and ongoing professional growth. Salary ranges from $53,500 to $75,500 and reports to Building Principal or Special Education Supervisor.