Middle School Special Education Teacher — Inclusive

Phacs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville and Cambridge, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher to ensure FAPE under IDEA. You will design instruction, develop IEPs, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support diverse learners.

The role requires MA licensure in Special Education, a degree in education, and a commitment to the school’s mission of equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current Massachusetts licensure in Special Education (Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, K-8 or 5-12).
• Comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to Special Education.
• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values.
• Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility, collaboration and a growth mindset.
• Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities.
• Administer, interpret and report on standardized evaluations and informal assessments.
• Utilize assessment data to monitor student progress, develop IEPs and inform instruction.
• Attend and participate in IEP Team Meetings (annual, initial, 3 year re-evaluation, interim).
• Collaborate with general education colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to monitor IEP implementation and service delivery.
• Facilitate an inclusive model of special education within the PHA community (provide resources, model best practices, disseminate strategies, etc.).
• Adapt curriculum and materials in accordance with the principles of Universal Design.
• Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed.
• Provide explicit instruction in meta-cognitive and executive functioning skills (time management, organization, self advocacy, etc.).
• Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of PHA and responsive to the needs of our student population.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and colleagues.
• Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork.
• Supervise special education associate teachers (as needed).
• Fulfill non-instructional duties as assigned by the building director (morning supervision, advisory, bus duty, etc.).
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times (attendance, punctuality, dress, written and oral communication, etc.).
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or the building Principal.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Commitment to mission

Diversity experience

Parent/Staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville and Cambridge, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher to ensure FAPE under IDEA. You will design instruction, develop IEPs, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support diverse learners.

The role requires MA licensure in Special Education, a degree in education, and a commitment to the school’s mission of equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all students.