Full Time Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School 10 New Bond Street Worcester, MA 01606 Phone: (508) 854-8400 Fax: (508) 854-8484 www.akfcs.org Special Education Teacher Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School seeks an experienced, collaborative, and energetic teacher to join the district for a position as the Full Time Special Education Teacher. Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School (AKFCS) provides an education to 1426 students in grades kindergarten through twelve, comprised of an Elementary, Middle and High School. AKFCS values flexible educators who possess an optimistic, growth-oriented mindset regarding learning, for themselves, staff, and students. The District seeks to reflect the increasingly diverse world in which we live. We strive to provide our students with an exceptional education in a caring community of students, families, faculty, and staff that represents a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure opportunities for all students regardless of gender, race, religion, color, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender identity, or economic background. In support of our objective, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School will: Continue to give special importance to the inclusion within our student body, our faculty, and our staff of persons from all groups within our society, including those who have experienced prejudice and disadvantage. Provide all members of the district with a range of appropriate opportunities to develop skills for living in a diverse community and integrate diversity initiatives throughout the AKFCS experience. Support the philosophy of our International Baccalaureate Program, which is aimed at developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Empower all members of our community to share and celebrate their differences as well as their common experiences to foster a culturally responsive education. Support the mission of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing a classical liberal arts education grounded in the great works of Western Civilization and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation. Preferred Qualifications: High School Degrees, Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of teachers and administrators. The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education, representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation. Full Time Exempt Salary Position. AKFCS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Dental/Vision Life Insurance 403(b) with match Stipend for professional/personal development Dash Pass YMCA Discounts Comprehensive Private leave program including Long term disability Sick time with sick bank Personal Time Health Reimbursement Arrangement & Flexible Spending Account Vacation Time Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.