Middle School Special Education Teacher

Christa McAuliffe Charter School is hiring a special education teacher for the start of the 202526 school year. We are seeking individuals talented at building relationships with middleschoolage students and who are prepared to support and deliver instruction in an inclusion classroom setting with students who have a variety of learning skills and challenges. Whether you have several years of teaching experience or only one if you enjoy working with middleschoolage students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs youre a candidate for this position! Were prepared to provide support to individuals newer to teaching with coaching support available. We do need to hire special educators who are prepared to serve as IEP case managers. This responsibility requires experience in writing and managing Individualized Education Programs and engaging in regular communication with STATEMENTThe Christa McAuliffe Charter School (McAuliffe) may not and does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability homelessness or any other legally protected status. (M.G.L. c. 71 89(m); 603 CMR 1.06(l)). Rather we are a community committed to cultivating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced. We acknowledge that a team reflecting the diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our community better. To that end we welcome and encourage diverse applicants to this THE SCHOOLThe Christa McAuliffe Charter Schools mission is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body through the expeditionary learning design an intense commitment to self and community the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success and the knowledge skills and attitudes to achieve those is a charter middle school (grades 678) educating 300 scholars who live in MetroWest: Ashland Framingham Holliston Hopkinton Marlborough Natick Southborough and Sudbury. We are one of 155 EL Education (EL) schools nationwide and one of nine EL schools in Massachusetts. EL is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing network schools with a highlyrespected model of comprehensive school reform with an emphasis on high achievement through active learning character growth and IS EL EDUCATIONEL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) is a national school reform organization operating in 165 schools in 30 states and reaching over 45000 students. EL partners with schools to improve student achievement through an inquiry and projectbased approach. EL schools inspire the motivation to learn engage teachers and students in new levels of focus and effort and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning. RESPONSIBILITIESDeliver specialized middleschool instruction in an inclusion classroom a subseparate classroom and/or a learning centerUse formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Assess student progress toward IEP goals and use data to plan instructionCommunicate with families regarding service delivery student performance and progress Develop IEPs for special education students and facilitate annual IEP meetingsEnsure that records for each student are up to date organized and contain necessary progress notes & assessmentsParticipate in a biweekly consultation meeting with the gradelevel teaching team to review student progressProvide accommodations and modifications to ensure all students are given access to curriculum and instructionMeet and plan regularly with team teachers including collaborating with colleagues to create engaging lessonsUse teaching methods that guide students to engage in critical thinking and inquiryUse instructional techniques that engage all scholars in learning Participate in day and overnight fieldwork including camping trips; support coordination as neededParticipate in ongoing professional development including observations and feedback from an instructional coachImplement positive behavioral systems to effectively manage the classroom and uphold schoolwide expectationsLead or colead an advisory crew of about 12 students; facilitate daily checkins discussions teambuilding activities socialemotional learning lessons and preparation for studentled conferencesServe as an active member of the McAuliffe Community by attending evening events such as celebrations of learningQUALIFICATIONSMcAuliffe is committed to cultivating a community that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives; A diverse team allows us to serve our community better. If you are not sure that you meet all of the qualifications but you are interested in the position we encourage you to apply!Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK8 or 512)Qualifications for Special Educator Prepared to Manage IEP CasesPrevious experience teaching counseling or otherwise working with middle school students ideally students with diverse backgrounds and learning skillsConfidence in working with students who have diverse backgrounds and learning needs and who have emotional or behavioral challengesPeople person who enjoys meeting people and builds relationships with ease including with young peopleInterest in the schools mission and vision Collaborative teamplayer willing to share the load and ask for helpStrong verbal communication skills in English (bilingual Portuguese or Spanish preferred)Organized and able to stay on top of multiple prioritiesDesire to work with people who have diverse racial ethnic religious & socioeconomic backgrounds and willing to engage in selfwork pertaining to implicit biasesCurious and committed to growth and professional developmentA belief that all students can learn and be successful in schoolExperience writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs and writing progress reportsExperience communicating regularly with parents/guardians ideally regarding students with IEPs COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe salary for this position is based on educational background and number of years of experience.A salary scale is available upon requestMcAuliffe contributes 75% of health & dental premiums for individual or family plans and provides shortterm disability and life insuranceThe position contributes to Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS)Timeoff benefits include 9 personal days holidays and school vacationsOptional benefits include vision dental 403(b) retirement plan FSA and Dependent CareOther stipended opportunities may be available