Education Support Professional Student Support [SY26-27]

The MHS Community:

Malden High School established in 1857 is a vibrant and inclusive learning community. The school currently serves nearly 1800 students in grades 9-12 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Ranked by Niche as the most diverse high school in Massachusetts MHS proudly reflects the strengths of its multicultural population; this year students represent more than 55 countries and speak over 40 languages. Guided by the districts core values of Include and Collaborate Embrace Growth and Do Right by All Kids the school strives to provide an environment where every student can thrive both academically and personally and prepare themselves for the broadest possible range of post-secondary aspirations. Students diverse needs are met through its program for multilingual learners inclusion supports and specialized classes for students with disabilities and the schools Pathways program.

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of a special education teacher assist with and/or provide high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities who spend the majority of their day in the general education environment
• Provide services in dedicated classes at (including Learning Assistance Center Literacy Skills and Numeracy Skills) in which a teacher and ESP support up to 12 students with disabilities
• Support students in the acquisition of academic goals set by the special education team.
• Provide instructional support through one-on-one or small groups to reinforce lessons clarify instructions and adapt materials to individual learning styles.
• Collect data related to students IEPs to monitor student progress and inform instruction as directed by special education teacher
• Implement student accommodations and/or modifications per student IEPs with support of special education teacher
• Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students as needed.
• Provide explicit instruction in meta-cognitive and executive functioning skills (time management organization self advocacy etc.) as directed by special education teacher

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Program Manager

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools Unit C salary scale.

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically racially and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where dierent backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the dierences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benet 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 aliation genetic information or disability as dened 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:

Unclear Seniority