Special Education Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Position:

Veritas Preparatory Charter School is seeking a high-performing Special Education Teacher. This position is best suited for an individual with a deep understanding and a contagious passion for learning. Candidates must have the ability to inspire students as a positive adult role model while maintaining an orderly and safe classroom environment. To teach at Veritas Prep candidates must be driven to perfect his/her craft through rigorous professional development, data analysis, and an eagerness to learn new instructional strategies.

Specifically, the Special Education teacher is responsible for providing Special Education services and accommodations to our students including inclusion and small-group support to students. This position will work as part of our student support team, which includes school social workers, Dean of Culture, support teachers, and fellow special education teachers.                                 

Job Expectations:

• Implement school-wide procedures to maintain a school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations
• Develop and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Develop accommodations for subject area curriculum and deliver rigorous, standards-based lessons and assessments
• Serve as liaison for caseload of approximately 10-15 students
• Collect and use data to inform planning of subject area curriculum and instruction
• Collaborate with grade level colleagues to ensure that every student shows dramatic student achievement gains
• Cultivate positive relationships with colleagues, students, parents and families

 Qualifications:

• Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• Strong commitment to do whatever it takes for all of our students to be college-ready
• Teaching experience with a proven track record of producing dramatic student achievement gains is ideal
• Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive culture of achievement
• Entrepreneurial spirit which embraces the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a high-performing organization
• Ability to be flexible, have a growth mindset, and be a team player!
• Possess or be eligible for a MA Teaching License in special education

Apply on-line at www.veritasprepcharterschool.org/careers

Veritas Preparatory Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.