Special Education High School Classroom Teacher, STEM Teacher
Seaport Academy is a small, private school for boys. We provide a collaborative learning environment to students in grades 8-12. We seek a qualified Special Education Teacher with MA Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Licensure. The classroom teacher will lead Science classes and also teach a range of electives and learning institutes: week-long, project-based classes. STEM Teachers develop and implement curriculum in a therapeutic/educational setting designed to meet the academic, social, personal, and therapeutic needs, aligned with the Mass Curriculum Frameworks, for students with emotional and learning challenges between the ages of 12-22.
Seaport Academy teachers are 10 month employees in our 180 day program.
This position reports to the Ed Coordinator
90 probation period for new hires
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver instruction for academic classes, electives, and institutes based on the goals of students' IEPs
Report on student progress and student grades each term in a timely fashion
Participate in daily staff meetings and weekly teacher meetings
Create a collaborative classroom
Participate in Open House events (2 per year)
The Ideal Candidate:
Is able to individualize instruction for students at many different levels
Has a solid background in special education
Is able to plan creative, challenging, and engaging curriculum
Is creative, flexible and able to relate to challenging students
Maintains high expectations for students
Has the drive to plan and lead a variety of activities and field trips
Is highly organized
We offer an exciting, flexible workplace, small groups of students, a high degree of academic freedom, opportunity to plan hands-on and individualized activities--in a unique, historical building in the Admirals Hill neighborhood of Chelsea. Standard benefits are offered-- including health, dental and vision insurance.
Job Type: Full-time, 10 months
Benefits:
401(k) matching after one year of employment
Dental & vision insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Education:
Master's (or poof of working toward degree)
License/Certification:
Special Education Certification: Moderate disabilities 5-12 (or proof of working toward certification)
Work Location: In person