Special Education Teacher - High School

JOB SUMMARY

Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic, and experienced special education teacher to be a part of the high school instructional team. This educator is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports all students. This candidate will bring a passion for supporting and implementing best instructional practices, wrap around student support services, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment. Only those candidates with a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and ready to teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

●Provides specialized instruction for high school students. ●Provides inclusion support within content-area classrooms. ●Develops and writes Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with the IEP team. ●Manages a caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans. ●Chairs IEP meetings (annual reviews) for students on caseload. ●Maintains compliance with IDEA regulations. ●Works collaboratively with Grade Level Teams to plan for instruction. ●Completes required assessments for initial and 3 year re-evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS

●Dedication to the Sizer School mission. ●Knowledge of best practices in special education instruction and assessment. ●Knowledge of curriculum design and Massachusetts Frameworks. ●A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. ●Highly qualified to teach in the assignment area. MA DESE License with SEI Endorsement preferred. Mandatory within the first year of employment. ●Experience working with a diverse population of students. ●Innovative team player with abundant energy and proven history of service. ●Strong communication and collaboration skills. ●Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background check