Stipend Opportunity: Compensatory Services Provider - ACADEMICS (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 5,200 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking Special Education Certified Teachers to provide compensatory services for students with IEPs. Roles include remote and in-person tutoring with flexible scheduling to accommodate families, aiming to meet IEP goals and provide impactful support in Boston.

Responsibilities include planning, documenting hours, and coordinating with supervisors. Compensation includes hourly rate for travel and planning time, with a focus on outside regular work hours.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Special Education Certification required.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an academic setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage students remotely and in-person as needed.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic instruction based on students' IEP goals.
• Review and understand the compensatory services agreement.
• Schedule services with families, in person or virtually.
• Deliver services outlined in the agreement.
• Document and report weekly on service hours completed.
• Coordinate with supervisor to address service delivery challenges.
• Complete reports and upload all work into required systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Remote and in-person engagement

IEP processes familiarity

Education

Massachusetts Special Education Certification

Job description

Stipend Opportunity: Compensatory Services Provider - ACADEMICS (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Specialized Services - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to Deputy Director of Programs or their designee

Periodically due to unforeseen circumstances, a BPS student does not receive the services that are outlined in their individualized education program (IEP). When this occurs, a district special education team determines if these, and how much of these, services need to be provided to the student. These are compensatory services and can be provided at nights, on weekends, during school vacation weeks, or during the summer months.

Boston Public Schools, Office of Specialized Services, is seeking Special Education Certified Teachers to provide compensatory services to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). These positions will offer both remote and in-person tutoring, focused on helping students achieve their IEP goals.

This position allows for flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability, opportunities to work remotely and in-person, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in Boston Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic instruction and support based on students' IEP goals;
• Review and understand the students compensatory services agreement;
• Schedule services with the students family in a way that aligns with the compensatory services agreement. Depending on the services being provided, services can be provided in person or virtually;
• Provide the specific services that are outlined in the compensatory services agreement;
• Document and report weekly on service hours completed;
• Work with the supervisor to troubleshoot any difficulties with providing services;
• Complete all corresponding reports, including IEPs documents and progress reports; and upload all work into the applicable systems as necessary

Terms

• OSS expects a minimum of 2-4 hours and a maximum of 20 hours weekly.
• As approved by the Deputy Chief of Services or their designee, the Teacher can be compensated for travel to and from the location where the services are provided. This time will be compensated at $50/hour.
• The provider is responsible for completing all planning and documentation as expected. This work will be compensated at $50/hour at an additional 15 minutes for every hour of service provided.
• All work must be completed outside the regular workday.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Special Education Certification required.
• Experience working with students with special needs, particularly in an academic or educational setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage students both remotely and in-person, as needed.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation
• Certification in programs such as Wilson Reading and Orton-Gillingham is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]