Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities)
About the Employer
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. The Special Education Teacher will work with students, families, and colleagues to provide differentiated instruction, support student progress, and implement evidence-based practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Working with 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 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 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
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
Job Title
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities)
Location
In-Person Role in Salem, Massachusetts
Who We Are
Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to serve the diverse population of Salem through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community.
What We Believe
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that values diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities. Our school culture celebrates learning and is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness.
About You
You are a skilled educator with at least 1-3 years of experience teaching special education. You have demonstrated subject matter competence, experience teaching secondary special education, and possess a Massachusetts teacher certification or successful completion of relevant MTels. You are committed to standards-based teaching and learning, values-aligned, and passionate about our mission and vision.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingualism including Spanish and English
• Designing and successfully implementing culturally responsive curriculum
• Similar life experiences as our students
• Master's, PhD, or EdD degree