Head Teacher Devens Public Day Special Education School

Head Teacher Devens Public Day Special Education School

DEFINITION:
The Head Teacher supports the Principal in advancing the mission and vision of a therapeutic dayschool serving students in grades K12 with diverse learning and behavioral needs including autismspectrum disorder emotional and behavioral disabilities ADHD and related challenges. The HeadTeacher serves as a model educator and instructional coach partnering with staff to enhance lessonplanning differentiated instruction classroom structures student engagement and the integrationof therapeutic strategies into daily practice. Through collaboration coaching and modeling theHead Teacher supports educators in creating responsive classrooms that foster student regulationindependenceacademic growth and overall success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Special Education
• Minimum Masters Degree in School Administration from an accredited institution
• Massachusetts State License as Principal / Assistant Principal k-8 or 5-12
• Massachusetts State Teaching License Moderate Disabilities k-8 or 5-12
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in special education or therapeutic/alternative education settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in therapeutic day school or substantially separate classroom settings
• Experience working with students with emotional disabilities autism and/or behavioral challenges
• Training in trauma-informed practices and de-escalation strategies (CPI TCI Safety-Care etc.)
• Experience supporting or mentoring other educators
• Strong understanding of UDL PBIS and structured literacy or math interventions

Candidates should possess:

• The ability to lead a complex comprehensive school
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and advance school-wide initiatives in a diverse educational setting
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum development including experience with program design implementation evaluation and continuous improvement
• Knowledge and understanding of special education regulations referral processes IEP development and compliance requirements
• The ability to coach and support educators through collaborative professional and reflective feedback practices
• A deep understanding of student behavior emotional regulation and trauma-informed approaches to supporting diverse learners
• Strong communication skills and the ability to foster a collaborative team-oriented culture among educators clinicians and support staff
• Flexibility sound judgment and the ability to problem-solve effectively in complex and dynamic situations
• A commitment to inclusive equitable and trauma-informed education that supports the academic behavioral and social-emotional growth of all students

Duties:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the school ensuring effective implementation of schedules routines procedures and school-wide expectations
• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs to observe instructional practices classroom environments and student engagement; provide non-evaluative feedback coaching and support to strengthen teaching practices
• Provide ongoing instructional coaching to teachers related to lesson planning differentiated instruction classroom management student engagement and alignment with IEP goals
• Support the implementation monitoring and continuous improvement of curriculum including the development of course outlines instructional objectives and learning expectations aligned with student needs and school goals
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to ensure instruction reflects students academic behavioral and therapeutic needs
• Support the consistent implementation of special education practices including accommodations modifications progress monitoring and IEP-driven instruction
• Assist in developing and maintaining systems that promote student regulation safety engagement and success within a TCIS-aligned trauma-informed environment
• Support teachers in analyzing student data and using information to adjust instruction and interventions
• Facilitate collaborative planning professional learning and the sharing of effective instructional and behavioral practices among staff
• Serve as a resource and thought partner for educators in addressing academic behavioral and classroom-based challenges
• Assist with student programming placement considerations and problem-solving related to student needs
• Collaborate with the Principal and school leadership team on school improvement initiatives compliance requirements and program development
• Support communication and collaboration among educators clinicians families and other stakeholders as appropriate
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal
• In collaboration with building principal plan and facilitate professional development opportunities through CPT and PLC

Salary:
Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association. SY 26-27. $65178 - $125654.

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

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