A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Temporary Full-Time Instrutional Support Specialist
BART Charter Public School
BART Charter Public School - Adams, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5892765
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
For the position of Temporary Full-time Instructional Support Specialist (ISS), we seek an individual who will serve as an instructional partner in general education classrooms and work as a member of cross‑disciplinary teams to implement a college‑preparatory, standards‑based curriculum that integrates the arts and technology. This full time opportunity is immediately available; we anticipate that it will be a 4 to 6 month assignment, but potentially longer.
BART Instructional Support Specialists are skillful educators, and:
Welcome the challenge of supporting students in a high‑expectations, college‑preparatory environment;
Believe that collaboration between teachers and support staff strengthens student outcomes;
Value high‑quality instruction, academic rigor, and inclusive practices for all students, and believes that all students, regardless of their abilities, should leave high school with refined skills and be prepared for college;
Model continuous learning to students, peers, and supervisors.
Contribute to a school‑wide culture of shared responsibility and instructional excellence.
Demonstrate a solutions‑oriented mindset and strong commitment to student success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instructional Responsibilities
Actively support instruction in general education classrooms by circulating, checking for understanding, re‑teaching content, and assisting students to stay on task.
Facilitate small‑group instruction and skill‑building sessions in reading, writing, math, and other content areas in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
Assist in planning and implementing learning activities by providing feedback on student engagement and progress.
Lead or co‑lead breakout sessions for targeted intervention or enrichment.
Support classroom culture and routines by reinforcing expectations, managing transitions, and ensuring a positive learning environment.
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, asking, "How can I help in this classroom?" to promote a team‑based approach to instruction and classroom dynamics.
Provide accommodations and support for students on IEPs or 504 plans, as directed by classroom or special education teachers.
Monitor student understanding and engagement, take anecdotal notes, and share observations with teachers and support teams.
Behavioral Management Responsibilities
Take part in a focused role in supporting, reinforcing, and advancing the educational experience of students with behavioral, social emotional, and academic needs;
Provide individualized assistance and instruction to students through one-on-one or small group activities in order to maximize student learning in general education classrooms;
Collaborate with the Student Support Team to implement behavioral plans.
Monitoring and Supervision Duties
Supervise students in hallways, lunchroom, library, outdoors, or on field trips as needed.
Proctor MCAS and other assessments, including providing required accommodations.
Serve as classroom substitute teacher when regular teachers are absent.
