The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Maldens student body comprises approximately 6800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center 5 K8 schools and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe welcoming and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset and we are seeking candidates that reflect embrace and contribute to the strengths of our community.
Malden Public Schools employs more than 1000 employees and we are actively seeking employees who are passionate about students.
High School Community:
Malden High School is a vibrant and diverse high school committed to providing all students with grade level engaging affirming and meaningful learning experiences. As an urban school it is our great pride to value and support our diverse community.
Duties:
Plan and implement entry level and access skill level curricula in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum frameworks. Provide instruction in daily life and functional skills travel training community and leisure activities.
Assess students for three year reevaluations.
Conduct annual team meetings in compliance with all state and federal regulations for timelines and relevant paperwork.
Act as liaison to outside agencies providing services to individual students.
Lifting and toileting may be required.
Qualifications:
- DESE license in Moderate Disabilities Grades 512 or Severe Disablilities (All Levels)
- SEI Endoresment Required
- Experience working with students who have significant intellectual impairments experience with behavior management as well as language and communication delays.
- Candidate must be familiar with the TEACCH instructional model and implementing Functional Behavior Plans.
- Teacher should be able to test for both cognitive and functional living skills.
- Candidate must have experience with differentiated instruction evaluating the skills of students with special needs writing reports and IEPs and compiling Alternate Assessment portfolios.
- Familiarity with augmentative communication assistive technology and sign language.
Reports to:Building Principal Assistant Principal
Salary:Commensurate with Malden Public Schools teacher salary schedule
To Apply:Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position viaSchool Spring