About the Employer
Inclusion Specialist
Location
This is an in-person role in Salem, Massachusetts.
Who We Are
Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. For 17 years, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem.
What We Believe
We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate has experience with standards-based grading and is committed to raising student achievement through an integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. Learning Specialists (Special Educators) at SACS will be responsible for providing support to students, families, and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Working with and for Students:
Plan and execute differentiated, standards-aligned instruction during special education learning center
Provide student support across a variety of core content areas using a push-in inclusion model
Support, plan, and/or co-lead service-learning projects
Co-teach social-emotional learning curriculum once per week
Develop and write individualized education plans (IEPs)
Implement common academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented environment conducive to student outcomes
Input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system
Analyze student data and monitor student progress through standards-based assessments
Working with and for Families:
Participate in parent/teacher/student conferences three times per year
Communicate regularly with families about academic and social progress
Co-host IEP meetings
Working with and for Colleagues:
Build and maintain strong school culture centered on student achievement
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission
Consult with and advise general education teachers and other staff on student needs and IEP implementation
Participate in weekly professional development sessions
Participate in weekly grade-level team meetings
About You
You are a skilled educator.
You have at least 1-3 years of experience teaching special education and understand the importance of culturally responsive education.
You are committed to standards-based teaching and learning.
You are unapologetically focused on student outcomes.
You work to build student-centered learning environments.
You respond reactively and proactively to the academic and social-emotional needs of students in their classrooms.
You have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body.
You are values-aligned.
You are passionate about Salem Academy Charter School's mission and vision.
You bring people together and build community.
You recognize the assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff.
You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture.
You are caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated subject matter competence (at least 1 year)
Experience teaching secondary special education
Possession of Massachusetts teacher certification or successful completion of relevant MTELS
Background clearance
Preferred but No Required
Are multilingual including in Spanish and English;
Have designed and successfully implemented culturally responsive curriculum;
Have similar life experiences as our students;
Have a master's, PhD, or EDD degree;
