Learning Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic, and experienced special education teacher to be a part of the middle/high school instructional team. This educator is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports all students. This candidate will bring a passion for supporting and implementing best instructional practices, wrap around student support services, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment. Only those candidates with a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and ready to teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

●Provides specialized instruction for middle/high school students.

●Provides inclusion support within content-area classrooms.

●Develops and writes Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with the IEP team.

●Manages a caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans.

●Chairs IEP meetings (annual reviews) for students on caseload.

●Maintains compliance with IDEA regulations.

●Works collaboratively with Grade Level Teams to plan for instruction.

●Completes required assessments for initial and 3 year re-evaluations.

Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic, and experienced special education teacher to be a part of the middle/high school instructional team. This educator is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports all students. This candidate will bring a passion for supporting and implementing best instructional practices, wrap around student support services, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment. Only those candidates with a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and ready to teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

●Provides specialized instruction for middle/high school students.

●Provides inclusion support within content-area classrooms.

●Develops and writes Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with the IEP team.

●Manages a caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans.

●Chairs IEP meetings (annual reviews) for students on caseload.

●Maintains compliance with IDEA regulations.

●Works collaboratively with Grade Level Teams to plan for instruction.

●Completes required assessments for initial and 3 year re-evaluations.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Sizer School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  ●Dedication to the Sizer School mission.
  
  ●Knowledge of best practices in special education instruction and assessment.
  
  ●Knowledge of curriculum design and Massachusetts Frameworks.
  
  ●A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  
  ●Highly qualified to teach in the assignment area. MA DESE License with SEI Endorsement preferred. Mandatory within the first year of employment.
  
  ●Experience working with a diverse population of students.
  
  ●Innovative team player with abundant energy and proven history of service.
  
  ●Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  ●Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background check
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Nicole Lawrence , Director of Special Education & ELL
• 500 Rindge Road
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
• Phone: (978) 345-2701
• Fax: (978) 345-9127
• Email: