Special Educator - Inclusive & Bilingual (Mandarin)

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a Teacher Special Educator for King School/OSS. The role focuses on delivering specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in diverse settings, collaborating with teams, and advancing student progress toward IEP goals.

Responsibilities include explicit instruction, progress monitoring, data-driven decision making, and ensuring accommodations in general education settings to support inclusive education practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education is required.
• Massachusetts Certification of students with mild/moderate or severe special needs is required.
• Master's degree is preferred; LD concentration is preferred.
• Experience teaching in urban environments is preferred.
• Specialized training in foundational reading programs (e.g., Orton-Gillingham or Wilson) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities.
• Provide explicit instruction in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior.
• Progress monitor IEP goals using various assessments and data collection tools.
• Develop IEPs based on data on students' present levels and needs.
• Provide instruction using structured, multisensory approaches.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff and related services.
• Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform IEP goals and instruction.
• Modify and accommodate instruction in general education settings as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Inclusive education practices

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson Reading

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a Teacher Special Educator for King School/OSS. The role focuses on delivering specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in diverse settings, collaborating with teams, and advancing student progress toward IEP goals.

Responsibilities include explicit instruction, progress monitoring, data-driven decision making, and ensuring accommodations in general education settings to support inclusive education practices.