Special Education Teacher SY25-26 - Anticipated Openings

Our MissionIntelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.Martin Luther King Jr.Through high expectations a structured academic environment and positive character development Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically communicate clearly and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college career and life. The school incorporates Dr. Kings commitment to the highest standards in scholarship civic participation and the ideal of the beloved community.Who We AreMartin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free public charter school offering a highquality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield MA. To learn more about MLKCSE please visit our website at: www.mlkcs.orgPosition DescriptionSpecial educator teachers at MLKCSE lead the coordination of special education services in accordance with their students IEPs. This includes delivering specialized instruction aligned to students IEP goals. The special educator works closely with the classroom teacher to ensure accommodations and/or modifications are being implemented.ResponsibilitiesProvide researchbased specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students IEP which includes implementation of a combination of pull out and inclusion model services depending on the services required by the students IEPCollaborate with classroom teachers to assist with planning and implementation of classroom accommodationsDevelop Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance special education needs instructional goals and objectives and the special education and related services required to meet those goalsPlan and implement targeted lesson plans according to goals on the IEP.Do baseline testing to determine educational needs and develop a strategic plan to address areas for supportCommunicate with Special Education Director Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Social Worker Psychologist General Education Teacher and other specialists about student progressPromote and maintain parent/guardians involvement through positive family engagementParticipate in assigned professional developmentParticipate in all required periodic after school eventsOther duties as assigned by the Principal or Special Education DirectorRequired QualificationsBachelors DegreeValid MA teaching certification in Special Education/Moderate DisabiltiesSEI or RETELL endorsementPreferred QualificationsExperience preferred particularly in an urban settingBilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to applySalary: $50k$90kSalary commensurate with education and experience.Equal Opportunity EmployerMLKCSE is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public and free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws.