Special Education Teacher for Language Based Classroom

Stars School and Learning Center aims to provide an innovative evidencebased multisensory education grounded in the Science of Reading for cognitively skilled students with dyslexia and related languagebased learning differences. Stars School is seeking enthusiastic educational leaders that are committed to educational success for all. Through methodical planning and implementation of a carefully crafted curriculum our students will embark on a journey filled with confidence as they transform into lifelong learners with the skills to pursue their dreams.

Job Details

Application Deadline: May 25 2025

Posted: April 24 2025

Starting Date: September 1 2025 Schoolyear Required Professional Development summer 2025 dates TBD

Qualifications:

Hold a Massachusetts Special Education License: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK8

Masters degree with an emphasis in Special Education or Literacy Instruction

Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students with language based learning needs and dyslexia

Knowledge of significant theories practices and programs for developing reading skills and reading comprehension.

Ability to design or modify curriculum instructional materials and classroom environments for students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Orton Gillingham preferred

SEI Endorsement

Reports To: Building Principal

Position: Fulltime

Work Year: A school year position 184 schoolyear days) and occasional evenings and weekends for parent/guardian engagement and/or student and agency events. This position will require additional training days during the summer and schoolyear.

Position Available: 4 Special Education

Salary/Benefits:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with South Shore Stars Board approvedcompensation plan and commensurate with experience and certifications.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established bySouth Shore Stars

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of theBoards policy on evaluation of personnel. Metrics modeled on Massachusetts Department ofElementary and Secondary Education Educator Rubrics will be used.

Performance Responsibilities:

Provide colleagues with evidencebased tools for instruction.

Orton Gillingham instructional programming

Participate in planning with the Principal and/or the classroom teachers to design appropriate academic supports to meet student needs.

Assist in administering appropriate benchmark screening progress monitoring and assessment of students.

Meet with Principal and classroom teachers to share observations of student performance and progress.

Maintain a database for tracking and assessing interventions and student progress.

Attend grade level and staff data meetings to analyze student data and progress.

Provide direct services within the classroom and/or small group settings.

Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.

Participate in professional growth opportunities

Meet weekly during common planning time to map out lessons and strategies.

Consistently champion and model practices that are culturally and linguistically affirming for peers and teachers and students.

Actively participate in and support the work of the Leadership Team to continually develop and implement the instructional vision measure progress toward school goals as well as develop and deploy schoolwide systems and structures to support student learning.

Model and reinforce the consistent implementation of the instructional vision through best practices including coteaching peer observation task analysis and cofacilitation of professional learning.

Responsible for the daily educational programs for children as prescribed in the IndividualEducational Plan (IEP).

Be responsible for the diagnostic/prescriptive programming for students withsocial/emotional learning needs.

Work with itinerant staff other special needs personnel general education teachers andadministrators in developing viable programs for special education students.

Work as part of the schoolbased evaluation Team to assess students with suspected areas of disability.

Work in concert with TEAM members to develop and write an IEP.

Work with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.

Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets evaluation reports progress reports IEPs assessments and other data required by local state and federal mandates.

Continue to grow in the position through attendance at meetings conferences seminars through readings in professional literature and through enrollment in college or university courses.

Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or their designee and CEO.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel students and families.

Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.

Maintain student confidentiality at work and beyond work hours at all times

Certification in Orton Gillingham preferred

Specialty Areas:

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.

Knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices associated with languagebased learning needs and dyslexia

Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to work in a classroom and school building environment.

Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with students and teachers.

Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

Ability to lift to 40 pounds ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs

Job Requirements

Please apply online and submit your Cover Letter Resume Letter of Intent and MA Licensure as one document under the Resume Upload section.

At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Master degree required.

Moderate Disabilities PreK8

Certification in Orton Gillingham preferred

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Please apply online at

If you have any issues uploading your Cover Letter Resume Letter of Intent and MA Licensure please email them to Michelle Anderson HR Manager