Grade 8 Learning Center Teacher

Sylvania; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Beverly, MA seeks a Special Education Teacher to design and deliver instruction for students with diverse needs, write IEP goals, collect data, and collaborate with content teachers to plan assessments and accommodations.

A valid MA DESE Special Education certification is required, with SEI Endorsement within one year. The successful candidate will support reading, math and written language, manage behavior, and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Experience writing IEP goals and reporting progress.
• Proficiency with assessment tools for eligibility and progress monitoring.
• Must be licensed in Massachusetts with SPED certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized instruction.
• Plan and align lessons with MA Curriculum Frameworks for ELA/Math.
• Collaborate with general education teachers on accommodations.
• Assess student progress through formal and informal methods.
• Communicate with parents and external providers.

Skills

IEP goals writing

Data collection & reporting

Reading instruction

Math and written language

Collaboration with staff

Parent communication

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Accommodations & modifications

Diversity awareness

Education

MA DESE Special Education certification

SEI Endorsement (within 1 year)

Master's Degree in related content area

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher who will teach, plan and grade collaboratively with content teachers.

Responsibilities and Experience

• 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.
• This position further requires training, experience and/or licensure in the area of reading.
• Experience working with students with varying disabilities and the ability to provide instruction in reading, math and written language. Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for ELA and Math required, as well as the ability to establish entry points for students.
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Appropriate MA DESE and Special Education certification required
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (required within one year of start date)
• At leastone (1) year of relevant experience preferred
• Minimum of a Master'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.