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Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. K1 (Long Term Substitute) (SY25-26) Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. Reports to: Principal/Head of school Responsibilities : Teach Early Childhood General Curriculum in a setting inclusive of students with Special Needs and English Language Learners (SEI) Implement district learning goals and objectives, in alignment with state frameworks, having familiarity in identifying access points for student portfolio development. Provide small-group instruction to students diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive delays to ensure understanding and progress in the general curriculum. Write and implement goals and objectives consistent with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development. Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required. Collaborate as a team member within the school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification. Core Competencies : Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess: Accountability for Student Achievement: Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work Cultural Proficiency: Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected Parent/Family Engagement: Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development Qualifications - Required Education Level: Hold a Bachelor's degree. Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities (PK-8) AND Early Childhood. Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified. Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment. Qualifications - Preferred Experience teaching in urban schools. Hold either SEI Endorsement OR ESL License (PK-6). Degree in Special Education BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Public Schools

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