Teacher - Severe Disabilities/[SPED Dev. Day Care DDC], K-6 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Who We Are At the Carter School , we proudly support students with diverse abilities, including those facing cognitive challenges, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. Our innovative Transdisciplinary Model fosters collaboration among teachers and therapists, ensuring a holistic learning experience with the priority of increasing each students ability to communicate through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our vibrant community celebrates a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. Excitingly, in 2025, we moved to a beautiful new building featuring a therapeutic pool, sensory garden, rooftop classroom, and specialized spaces designed just for our students. We warmly invite you to join us at The Carter for the upcoming school year! Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Special Education/Severe Disabilities Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher. Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Requirements

• Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Severe Disabilities (All Levels).
• Hold either ESL License at the appropriate level or SEI Endorsement.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• 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.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole , Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

• 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 from 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.
• If needed, develop and implement curriculum, and collect and analyze student work in preparation for MCAS Alternative Assessment to assure progress and development.
• Collaborate as a team member within school building in supporting other staff members to respond to student needs for modification.
• Provide assistance to transition to adult living services as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time