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Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School?

The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training.

What do we believe about our students?

At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach.

What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion?

At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity.

What do we believe about our staff?

At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice.

We are looking for teachers who:

Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well-being.

Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.

Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.

Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are

dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

The Special Education Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers. The teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge and skills to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. The teacher will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The Special Education Teacher will administer different forms of student assessments and plan their instruction for students based on the data from the assessments. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

⮚ The Special Education Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers.

⮚ Participate in the pre-referral process of special education

⮚ Prepare individualized education plans

⮚ Collaborate with school based related service providers

⮚ Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs

⮚ Assess educational needs of students by use of standardized tools, running records and other informal assessments ⮚ Maintain complete records of reevaluation periods, required student documentation and parent communication ⮚ Integrate technology into instruction

⮚ Provide differentiate instruction to students, as needed

⮚ Implement school, district and department policies

⮚ Create and manage effective communication with parents of special education students

⮚ Communicate with parents professionally and continuously regarding student progress;

⮚ Implement school and department policies

⮚ Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications:

⮚ Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in special education preferred

⮚ Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students

⮚ Experience working in an urban setting, preferred

⮚ Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred

⮚ Experience working with the social/emotional/academic needs of children

⮚ Knowledge of special education law as it relates to the IEP process and FAPE

⮚ Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution

Required license(s)/MTELs:

⮚ DESE License: Students with and without Disabilities, 1-6 and SEI Endorsement. Or

⮚ Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s).