Special Education Teacher: Learning Center

Sylvania; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan and deliver instruction in reading, math and written language. You will collaborate with content teachers, collect and analyze student data, and report progress during Team Meetings.

The role requires MA DESE Special Education certification and SEI endorsement within a year, with prior experience preferred. The position emphasizes data-driven instruction, accommodation planning, and collaboration to support diverse learners in a school

Qualifications

• MA DESE and Special Education certification required.
• SEI Endorsement required within one year of start date.
• At least one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area.

Responsibilities

• Teach, plan and grade collaboratively with content teachers.
• Document data, analyze progress, and report academic progression in progress reports and Team Meetings.
• Utilize assessments to support eligibility during initial meetings and reevaluations.
• Provide reading instruction and instruction in reading, math and written language.

Skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree in appropriate 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.