Teacher, Special Education, Middle School [SY24-25]

Foxborough Regional Charter School is committed to creating a work environment that celebrates and promotes diversity, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  

District / School Overview

One of the exciting aspects of working here is our student diversity. Drawing 1,700 students from our large geographic region, we bring students and families from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences into three vibrant school communities (Elementary, Middle & High School). Our families speak over 20 languages and live in more than 20 sending districts. With diversity as one of our greatest strengths, it drives positive student learning and life at our school. At FRCS we have a commitment to equity and inclusion and we have made a commitment to hire and retain a diverse staff and employees who are committed to antiracist curriculum and ideals. 

The Middle School at FRCS is populated by 360 students and a team of talented and dedicated teachers and classroom staff. The FRCS course catalog represents our commitment to providing rigorous, varied, robust learning for all students, driven by teachers' and students' strengths and interests. Learners are afforded in-school opportunities to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular programming. Our faculty takes pride in being collegial, congenial, and student-centered.  Come join us!

Job Summary:

The person in this position will serve as a special education liaison and is responsible for providing a safe, developmentally appropriate early childhood program as well as supporting as a special education teacher at the elementary school. The right candidate is highly qualified to provide instruction and coordinate services for children as assigned. This position will work in partnership with parents, students, teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Work effectively with general education teachers in the inclusion setting to differentiate instruction/assessments and accommodate/modify materials to meet the needs of students.
• Provide remediation and reteaching of skills to support students in the general education classroom.
• Actively participate in the inclusion classroom using various models of co-teaching
• Write and maintain Individualized Education Plans including all related documents (i.e. amendments, progress reports etc.).
• Collect and use data effectively to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
• Weekly consultation with special education and general education staff.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with families, related service providers, teachers and administrators.
• Write and implement transition plans as needed. 

General Expectations:

• Manage oneself by being organized, prepared, and punctual
• Manage resources, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments
• Act in ways that directly support the mission and vision of FRCS
• Learn and grow as a professional
• Use clear verbal and written communication and active listening skills
• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with young children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation and professional conduct
• Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
• Maintain high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality 

Qualifications- Required:

• Education:  Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities Pre K - 8 and hold an SEI endorsement
• Solid understanding of Massachusetts Special Education Requirements
• Candidates are subject to background checks including CORI Clearance and Fingerprinting.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications- Preferred:

• Education: Hold a Master’s degree
• Experience working in an urban school district
• Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction
• Experience in co-teaching within the inclusion setting
• Experience conducting academic achievement evaluations and writing IEPs
• Strong progress monitoring skills 

This position is a part of the FRCSTA bargaining unit. Salary begins at $50,000 and will commensurate with experience, including professional years of service in a school and educational attainment. Benefits include offer of medical, dental, employer-paid life insurance, 2 personal days, and 403 b with match.

Salary : $50,000 - $92,000