Beverly Middle School

Beverly Public Schools

Beverly, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 4237635
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : April 28, 2023
Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Job Description

Diversity is a core value for the Beverly Public School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Beverly Public Schools is seeking a full time special education teacher to support students in developing proficiency across academic, social and behavioral areas within our district substantially separate program for students with ASD or global developmental disabilities at the middle school level. Candidate must have experience with developing IEP's and writing clear, concise, measurable IEP goals with aligned benchmarks/objectives. Candidate must have the ability to collect student data, analyze data and accurately report academic, social and behavioral progression on progress reports and within Team Meetings. This position further requires training and knowledge in working with students on the autism spectrum, including, but not limited to ABA, Discrete Trial, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Writing Behavior Plans. The candidate will be required to effectively communicate and collaborate with all staff to support the social/emotional/behavioral/academic needs of the students within the program and insure implementation of accommodations and/or modifications across the school setting, including successful integration into the general education classrooms. Candidate must have a working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework (CCSS) for Math, ELA and Literacy, including establishing entry points for students. Candidate must also effectively communicate with parents and outside agency providers. Candidate will have experience with evaluation tools for use in initial special education determinations and three-year reevaluations.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

• Job Categories : Special Education > Autism
  Special Education > Life Skills
  Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities
  

Location Description

Welcome to Beverly Middle School! Located at 502 Cabot Street, we are conveniently situated near Route 128 on Route 1A. Our new school building, opened for the 2018-2019 school year, boasts architectural design elements such as open concept cafeterias, flexible classrooms, small group hallway work areas, dynamic performance spaces, a double gym and fitness room, and 12 maker spaces- all of which are bathed in natural light.

Our school-wide focus is to build a strong, challenging, academic program enhanced by interdisciplinary teaching while building a solid sense of self-responsibility and community awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate high levels of achievement while maximizing their many strengths and talents. Our 1:1 technology model supports individualized learning.

We currently have a student body of approximately 1,450, grades 5 through 8. The 5th grade is comprised of six two-teacher teams and one three-teacher team. The 6th grade is comprised of eight two-teacher teams. 5th and 6th grade students study math, science, social studies and English. Grades 7 and 8 are comprised of three five-person teams each. 7th and 8th grade students study foreign language in addition to the other academic subjects. Our global applications program includes fine arts, STEM, and wellness classes. Band, chorus and strings programs are also present at each grade level.

All of our students’ diverse learning needs are addressed through our many student support programs. We have classes for students with learning disabilities, language-based disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral disorders. We have the Opportunity Program, which helps students with anxiety, transition issues, or emotional concerns. We also have a fully included ELL (English Language Learner) program.

Beverly Middle School is proud to offer a variety of activities and sports. Student government, yearbook, math team, the National Junior Honor Society, GSA, robotics and intramural sports are a few of the clubs in which students can participate after school.

In addition, Beverly Middle School has a very active PTO. This dedicated group of parents is responsible for all major fundraising, which provides money for enrichment programs for all students as well as for field trips and to supplement classroom supplies for teachers. Communication with our families is done through an e-newsletter from the office, “Homeward Bound”. The PTO also works closely with the School Council to support the academic goals of the school.

Staff members take pride in the Beverly Middle school culture of community and multi-faceted learning opportunities. Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beverly Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and /or disability, pregnancy, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law. Beverly Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities; severe disabilities preferred. Training in autism spectrum disorders, FBA's, ABA, Discrete Trial. Working knowledge and application of VB MAPP preferred.
  
  Only completed applications with a minimum of three references will be considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

There ARE NO application questions required FOR this job posting.

Contact Information

Lisa Oliver , Principal-BMS
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915

Phone: 978-921-6121
Fax: 978-921-8551
Email:

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