Literacy Specialist Teacher

Cotting School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotting School is seeking a passionate Special Educator and Literacy Specialist to join their team in Lexington, MA. This role focuses on supporting students' language acquisition needs within a collaborative educational environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with instructional teams and families to foster an inclusive learning atmosphere while demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring a degree in education or a related field.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructional teams to support student learning.
• Develop and monitor IEP goals for language acquisition.
• Engage with families to build collaborative relationships.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Cotting School, a recognized leader and innovator in special education, is seeking a dynamic Special Educator and Literacy Specialist to join our community. The Literacy Specialist will join with a strong team of instructional specialists and coaches (Curriculum & Instructional Coach, Assistive Technology, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, English Language Educator) to collaboratively support students within the Cotting community. Our community is seeking an active partner and practitioner as we further develop programming which aligns with our DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

As a member of students’ collaborative care teams, the Literacy Specialist will work with other members of the team (e.g. special educator, SLP, OT, PT, counselor, TVI, nurse) to

More deeply understand a student’s profile, strengths, and areas for growth

Develop goals and objectives towards the student IEP inclusive of language acquisition needs

Monitor progress towards these goals

Help the student develop and work towards their long term vision

Attend Team meetings and case reviews as required

Work 1:1 or in small groups with students to identify and work on appropriate language objectives

Assist all members of a student’s team in designing and implementing instruction responsive to student’s language acquisition needs

Participate in and help develop learning opportunities for the full Cotting staff, including teachers, therapists, health services, instructional aides

Collaborate and communicate with the school's Instructional Coaching Team, Educational Leadership Team, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support that is responsive to their unique needs and background

Demonstrate and model effective culturally-responsive and trauma informed practices

Administer mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate

Attend professional development opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies as well as the intersection of English Language Education and Special Education

Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession

Demonstrates understanding for how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards

Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards an reflect specially designed instruction per students’ IEP goals and objectives

Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation

Collaborates with classroom teacher to support a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community

Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning

Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development

Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community

Works collaboratively with instructional staff to build upon existing literacy practices to help develop a scope and sequence of learning for preschool through post high school.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

EXPECTATIONS

Develop a trusting and reflective partnership with teachers

Establish and maintain clear communication and cooperative working relationships with a variety of educators and groups

Provide feedback on program effectiveness to the coaching team and program administrators

Model of continuous learning. The ideal candidate will take initiative and pursue their own learning

Proficient in problem solving

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills including giving and receiving constructive feedback

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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