Special Education Teacher—Long-Term Substitute for Grades 3-5 - Brookline School District

Job Description: 

The learning center teacher will serve as the special education liaison for students with a range of mild to moderate special needs in grades 3-5.  The position will begin on approximately mid to late December 2024 and end approximately at the end of the school year in June 2025.  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).
• Present evaluation reports and findings in IEP meetings.
• Writing and presenting progress reports.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Mass DESE certification in Mild/Moderate Special Needs  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in a systematic phonemic approach to reading instruction preferred.  

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.