District Overview of the Malden Public Schools
The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Maldens student body comprises approximately 6800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.
Join Our Team
There are 5 positions available for SY26-26 at Ferryway School, Salemwood School, Linden School, and Beebe School at the Kindergarten-Grade 2 and the Grades 3-5 levels. If you have a school-specific and/or grade-level preference, please indicate in your cover letter.
Job Description
This position involves teaching in a substantially separate classroom as well as creating opportunities for meaningful inclusion as appropriate. Candidates should have demonstrated experience teaching and supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as skills in collaboration and working with students with challenging behaviors. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
• Provide direct intensive ABA instruction and direct teaching of social thinking, language, and skills to students. • Manage and implement plans and data collection based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. • Create opportunities for meaningful inclusion in general education classrooms, exploratory classes, and the school community for all students. • Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications as needed to the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques, approaches, and technologies in accordance with the students Individualized Education Program (IEP). • Set high expectations for all students. • Scaffold, differentiate instruction, and use instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage all learners. • Facilitate a classroom environment that provides predictable routines and structure and is physically and emotionally safe and welcoming for all students. • Manage a liaison caseload of students, including completion of all required paperwork, developing and implementing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs), running annual review meetings, IEP, and goal-objective writing, and completing progress reports quarterly. • Adhere to state and federal special education laws, regulations, and mandates. • Build relationships with caregivers, encourage their involvement, and communicate with them regularly through Parent Square, phone calls, emails, meetings, and progress notes. • Work collaboratively and communicate as an active team member with building principal, special education Program Manager, general education teachers, BCBA, RBT, paraprofessionals, school adjustment counselors, and other staff. • Attend professional development sessions as assigned.
Qualifications
• Massachusetts Teacher of Students with Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities license required. • SEI Teacher Endorsement required. • Experience teaching in urban settings preferred.
Reports to
Building Principal, Special Education Program Manager
Salary
Commensurate with Malden Public Schools Unit A teacher salary schedule.
To Apply
Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via [School Spring].