Special Education Teacher (Bridge Program)

 

Position SummaryThe purpose of this position is to have an individual who can provide instruction to special education students within a self-contained classroom. Students in the Bridge Program have identified behavioral and/or social/emotional challenges as a result of an emotional impairment or other disability. These students struggle to regulate their emotions and often have difficulty communicating and problem solving what it is that is bothering them. A primary focus of the Bridge Program is to help students acquire coping strategies to deal with their emotions, as well as appropriately interact with their peers. Typically, students in the Bridge Program struggle to meet the academic needs of the general education classroom and benefit from a small group setting. 

 

Description of Duties:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

 

Management of the Learning Environment

 

Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction

 

Professional and Personal Qualities

 

Teacher/Staff Relations

 

Supervision: 

Supervision Scope:

Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

 

Supervision Given and Received:

Supervised by principal and/or director.

 

Qualifications: Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement as well as three current letters of recommendation

 

Education, Training and Experience:

  

Knowledge Required:

 

Abilities Required:

 

Skills Required:

 

SalaryAs per the WEA contract.

 

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

 

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

 

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.