SY 25-26 - Wilson Reading System Special Education Teacher

SY 25-26 - Wilson Reading System Special Education Teacher [Leave Replacement Aug - Nov]

MISSION

Bridge Boston Charter School is an inclusive and joyful community that combines a dynamic academic and social-emotional learning program with an innovative full-service model in order to meet the needs of the whole child and ensure our Scholars can achieve their greatest potential in high school and beyond.

VISION

In collaboration with our families and community partners, we shape curious, creative, and resilient 21st-century Scholars who are equipped to make a bold difference in our world.

OVERVIEW

Bridge Boston Charter School is a tuition-free, K1-8 public school serving 335 students in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and the surrounding community– many of whom have experienced social, emotional, and developmental barriers to learning. Bridge Boston’s robust social-emotional program is designed with an eye to supporting students who have experienced trauma in their homes and communities.

CORE VALUES

Joy : We try to bring a positive energy to everything we do and create opportunities to celebrate our individual and collective success.

Achievement: We strive for excellence and hold each other and ourselves accountable to the highest of standards.

Generosity: We look for opportunities to help one another and lift up other members of our community.

Unity: We are one team and resolve our differences respectfully so we can move forward as a united front.

Acceptance: We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels known and valued.

Resilience: We confront challenges and adversity head-on and never, ever give up.

Bridge Boston also has a Foundation Board that is a 501c non-profit for fundraising to support the school.

Learn more about Bridge Boston here .

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Special Education Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, the Wilson Reading System Special Education Teacher will be dedicated to meeting the needs of students with language based learning disabilities and other reading related difficulties across 2nd - 8th grades, primarily through the use of the Wilson Reading System.

Specifically, they will be responsible for:

• Plan and deliver pull-out instruction to students in Wilson rules-based reading, per IEP goals and service delivery time
• Track and monitor students’ progress through the program and maintain the schoolwide Wilson data tracker
• Support with family communication, classroom coverage, and school community responsibilities
• Write, present, and monitor progress on IEP goals
• Provide consultation to general and special education teachers on best practices for meaningfully including students with significant reading needs in the general education setting
• Other duties relevant to the role as requested by the Senior Director of Academic Support and DCI-Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in elementary or secondary education preferred
• MA teachers licensure in Special Education or Reading Specialist required
• Wilson Reading experience Required; Wilson certification preferred
• Superior organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity
• Up to date on dyslexia research, policies, and state guidelines

COMPENSATION

Competitive and commensurate with experience. See our salary scales here .

TO APPLY

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply for jobs via the “career” page of our website: . Should you have questions about the process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] .

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] 857-229-1601.

Bridge Boston is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.