MLK Charter School Of Excellence·Springfield, Massachusetts
Lead the coordination and delivery of special education services by implementing specialized instruction aligned with students' IEP goals. Collaborate with general education teachers and specialists to ensure necessary accommodations and modifications are provided.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free, public charter school offering a high-quality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield, MA. To learn more about MLKCSE please visit our website at: www.mlkcs.org Position Description
Special educator teachers at MLKCSE lead the coordination of special education services in accordance with their students' IEPs. This includes delivering specialized instruction aligned to students’ IEP goals. The special educator works closely with the classroom teacher to ensure accommodations and/or modifications are being implemented.
Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP, which includes implementation of a combination of pull out and inclusion model services depending on the services required by the student’s IEP Collaborate with classroom teachers to assist with planning and implementation of classroom accommodations Develop Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals Plan and implement targeted lesson plans according to goals on the IEP. Do baseline testing to determine educational needs and develop a strategic plan to address areas for support Communicate with Special Education Director, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, General Education Teacher and other specialists about student progress Promote and maintain parent/guardian’s involvement through positive family engagement Participate in assigned professional development Participate in all required periodic after school events Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Special Education Director Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Valid MA teaching certification in Special Education/Moderate Disabilties SEI or RETELL endorsement
Experience preferred, particularly in an urban setting Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply Salary: $50k-$90k Salary commensurate with education and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer MLKCSE is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Pay range for teachers $50,000—$90,000 USD
Requires a Bachelor's Degree and a valid MA teaching certification in Special Education/Moderate Disabilities with an SEI or RETELL endorsement. Experience in urban settings and bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.
Market context
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