Special Education Teacher Life Skills program (high school) [SY26-27]

Malden, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

District:

Overview of the Malden Public Schools: 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 K-8 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. Join our team!

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 re-evaluations.

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 5-12 or Severe Disablilities (All Levels)
SEI Teacher 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 Schoolst eacher salary schedule.

SY26-27 Calendar - linked here

To Apply:Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position viaTalentEd.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically racially and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment 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. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

District:Overview of the Malden Public Schools: 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...