Special Education Teacher

The William H. Lincoln School is seeking a Special Education teacher to support students in grades three through five. 

Why Work at Lincoln?

Lincoln is Brookline’s most diverse school. Here’s a little bit about our community of 467 learners.

37.1 percent of our students speak a first language other than English

10.3  percent of our students are African American

26.8 percent of our students are Asian

14.2 percent of our students are Hispanic

38.3 percent of our students are White

19.8 percent of our students come from a low-income background

We are seeking educators who are excited to work with a diverse population of students and who lean into the opportunity to foster a school community that celebrates differences and who work every day to understand and meet the needs of all our learners.

Job Description: 

The special education teacher will serve as the liaison for students with a range of mild to moderate special needs.  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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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).
• Presenting evaluation reports and findings in IEP meetings.
• Writing and presenting progress reports.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Licensure in mild/moderate special needs required.
• SEI Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in a systematic phonemic approach to reading instruction

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.