Special Education Teacher

Diversity is a core value for the Beverly Public School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Beverly Middle School is looking for a Special Education Teacher - Learning Center. The Special Education Teacher will be expected to teach, plan and grade collaboratively with content teachers

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

A Teacher should be DESE certified, have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area, and hold a valid Massachusetts Teacher Certificate.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Teacher creates a plan of instruction and a class environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils; motivates pupils to develop skills, positive attitudes and knowledge; and establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Director of Learning

COMPENSATION

Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement and is commensurate with experience and education.

Diversity is a core value for the Beverly Public School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Beverly Middle School is looking for a Special Education Teacher - Learning Center. The Special Education Teacher will be expected to teach, plan and grade collaboratively with content teachers

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

A Teacher should be DESE certified, have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate content area, and hold a valid Massachusetts Teacher Certificate.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Teacher creates a plan of instruction and a class environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils; motivates pupils to develop skills, positive attitudes and knowledge; and establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Director of Learning

• Candidate must have experience with the writing of IEP goals and objectives and the ability to collect student data, analyze data and accurately report academic progression on progress reports and within Team Meetings.
• Candidate will have documented training and use of a variety of assessment tools to support the eligibility process during initial team meetings and 3-year reevaluations. This position further requires training, experience and/or licensure in the area of reading.
• Candidate must have experience working with students with varying disabilities and the ability to provide instruction in reading, math and written language. Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for ELA and Math required, as well as the ability to establish entry points for students.
• The Candidate will be required to effectively communicate and collaborate with all staff to support the academic needs of the students and ensure implementation of accommodations and/or modifications across the school setting.
• Candidate must also effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with parents and outside agency providers.
• Provide direct instruction for students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.
• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition
• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement and is commensurate with experience and education.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Welcome to Beverly Middle School! Located at 502 Cabot Street, we are conveniently situated near Route 128 on Route 1A. Our new school building, opened for the 2018-2019 school year, boasts architectural design elements such as open concept cafeterias, flexible classrooms, small group hallway work areas, dynamic performance spaces, a double gym and fitness room, and 12 maker spaces- all of which are bathed in natural light. Our school-wide focus is to build a strong, challenging, academic program enhanced by interdisciplinary teaching while building a solid sense of self-responsibility and community awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate high levels of achievement while maximizing their many strengths and talents. Our 1:1 technology model supports individualized learning. We currently have a student body of approximately 1,450, grades 5 through 8. The 5th grade is comprised of six two-teacher teams and one three-teacher team. The 6th grade is comprised of eight two-teacher teams. 5th and 6th grade students study math, science, social studies and English. Grades 7 and 8 are comprised of three five-person teams each. 7th and 8th grade students study foreign language in addition to the other academic subjects. Our global applications program includes fine arts, STEM, and wellness classes. Band, chorus and strings programs are also present at each grade level. All of our students’ diverse learning needs are addressed through our many student support programs. We have classes for students with learning disabilities, language-based disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral disorders. We have the Opportunity Program, which helps students with anxiety, transition issues, or emotional concerns. We also have a fully included ELL (English Language Learner) program. Beverly Middle School is proud to offer a variety of activities and sports. Student government, yearbook, math team, the National Junior Honor Society, GSA, robotics and intramural sports are a few of the clubs in which students can participate after school. In addition, Beverly Middle School has a very active PTO. This dedicated group of parents is responsible for all major fundraising, which provides money for enrichment programs for all students as well as for field trips and to supplement classroom supplies for teachers. Communication with our families is done through an e-newsletter from the office, “Homeward Bound”. The PTO also works closely with the School Council to support the academic goals of the school. Staff members take pride in the Beverly Middle school culture of community and multi-faceted learning opportunities.

Beverly Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and /or disability, pregnancy, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law. Beverly Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Appropriate Massachusetts DESE and Special Education certification required.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Lisa Oliver , Principal-BMS
• 20 Eisenhower Avenue
• Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
• Phone: 978-921-6121
• Fax: 978-921-8551
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