ETS, Teacher Special Educator (0.6 FTE), King Open

Overview Position: Extended Term Substitute, Teacher Special Education (0.6 FTE) Available Now King Open About King Open School Community: The King Open’s commitment statement reads, “The King Open is committed to increasing every student’s ability to monitor her or his own learning, to recognize the role of effort in learning, and to work and succeed independently as well as cooperatively.” Through differentiation and academic rigor, we provide our students with a well-rounded education that enables them to develop critical and flexible thinking capacities, collaboration skills, and a work ethic that prepares them to become productive citizens. We know that this commitment cannot be fully realized without the support of our families. Therefore, participation and feedback from parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is welcomed, and we are also committed to ensuring that all of our families are deeply connected with their child’s learning and the happenings in our school community. Positive attitudes and perceptions influence teaching and learning. Here at the King Open, it is our shared responsibility to maintain and cultivate positive attitudes and perceptions as we work together to create and plan activities. An authentic respect for diversity, as evidenced by a sincere effort to learn about our students and to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy into our day-to-day routines, will have a significant impact on creating/sustaining a safe, orderly, and high-achieving school community. We create opportunities for our students to acquire, integrate, extend, and refine content, as well as use it meaningfully, so that they develop the skills needed to actively explore and investigate the ever-changing world. Finally, reviewing student work and assessment data will enable the King Open staff to make informed decisions about instruction, with the goal of intentionally closing gaps in student learning and significantly increasing student achievement. The Opportunity The Special Educator is responsible for providing specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in both general education settings and separate special education settings. The Special Educator will work collaboratively with general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure that students with disabilities achieve positive educational outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide direct special education services to students with disabilities Provide explicit instruction and/or support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific to the students\' present levels of functioning and performance Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning Collaborate with general education, special education, and related services staff Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals/objectives, learning approaches/content, and support Accommodate and modify for student learning, and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting Any related duties as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Director, and/or Coordinator of the Office of Student Services with mild/moderate special needs Your Skill Set As the incoming Special Educator, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: Broad knowledge and experience of programs and services specific to students’ areas of eligibility (i.e, autism, academic, behavior, learning, etc.) Above-average skills in collaboration Excellent skills in oral and written communication Demonstrated ability in collaborating and supporting parents and families Demonstrated ability to problem solve Demonstrated understanding of inclusive educational practices, including various co-teaching approaches General knowledge of various formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and skills General knowledge of state and federal special education guidelines and requirements · Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college/university in Special Education required, Master\'s preferred, concentration in learning disabilities preferred Massachusetts Certification of students with mild/moderate or severe special needs required · Experience teaching or student teaching in urban environments Specialized training/certification in a foundational reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Reading How to Join Our Team Please apply online at Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. EEO Statement At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. We welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambridge Public Schools