POSITION OVERVIEW

The grades 7 and 8 learning center teacher will serve as the special education liaison for students with a range of mild to moderate special needs in grades 7 and 8 at the Florida Ruffin Ridley School. The position begins immediately and ends at the end of the school year in mid-late June with an option to reapply for a full year position in the 2023-2024 school year. Some students will receive a significant amount of instruction in small group settings, while others will spend most or all of their day in the general education setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning and providing small group, specialized instruction in a range of areas, including reading, writing, and math. Please note that reading services will include systematic instruction in decoding.
• Working with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are provided in the general education setting.
• Working directly with students in the general education setting.
• Fostering strong home/school communication.
• Conducting academic testing for initial evaluations and reevaluations.
• Writing IEPs (for annual reviews, initial evaluations and reevaluations).
• Present evaluation reports and findings in IEP meetings.
• Writing and presenting progress reports.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Mass DESE certification in mild/moderate special needs
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• Certification in a systematic phonemic approach to reading instruction preferred.

***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition

of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.