5-12 Special Education Teacher

Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic emotional and physical support while maintaining high expectations. 

Responsibilities

1.     Instruction

• Youll modify differentiate and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. 
• Youll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Youll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become selfguided learners.

2.     Special Education Specific Responsibilities

• Youll collaborate with general education teachers school leaders and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• You will gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• You will teach pullout pushin small group and oneonone instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3.     School Culture

• Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen loved and heard.
• Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs.
• Youll engage in practicebased professional development mentorship and coaching sessions.
• Youll participate in weekly schoolwide meetings to cultivate community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
• Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications :

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an antiracist organization
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A selfdirected learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• Required Experience:
  • A demonstrated interest in impacting K12 students in urban schools and communities (12 years experience preferred).
  • Academic expertise in Special Education the Humanities Social Sciences STEM or related fields of study. 
  • Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements.

Teachers are qualified to teach independently if the teacher holds one of the following qualifications for the appropriate grade and severity level:

• MA special education license
• Special education license or equivalent issued by another state or
• Documented completion of approved undergraduate or graduate program in special education

If a teacher does not hold any of the qualifications above the teacher may only deliver specialized instruction if:

• The teacher is under the direct supervision and oversight* of an educator who holds an initial or professional special education license (Moderate Disabilities License) or is otherwise qualified as per above;

And

• Must pass the following MTELs within the first year of employment:
  • Communications and Literacy Skills test and
  • MTEL subject area tests (English or Mathematics)
  • SEI endorsement