What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at St. Mary Academy-Bay View?
St. Mary Academy-Bay View is seeking a full-time special education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The person in this position will be helping to launch the Purcell
Promise, a new program at Bay View that supports complex learners. These students require more extensive support and will have a modified curriculum and pathway at Bay
View. The candidate will also be responsible for assisting with academic support to students in grades 6 through 12. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls and Mercy
education.
Responsibilities:
● Work with the Director of Academic Support and the Purcell Promise Program to create and implement the Purcell Promise curriculum and lessons;
● Help oversee and implement Individualized Service Plans for students with IEPs or 504 Plans;
● Work directly with students who need executive functioning support: organization, planning, prioritizing, and following through on tasks;
● Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, and parents to understand students’ emerging needs, communicate progress, and coordinate plans;
● Participate in school meetings;
● Work with regular education teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and student support;
● Develop a cadre of “sister” students to partner with students in the new program for students with more significant learning differences.
Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:
● High energy level, creative and forward-thinking;
● Supports Mercy Values and the Mercy Critical Concerns;
● Works well as a member of a team;
● Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic;
● Understanding of adolescent development and knowledge of best practices for social-emotional learning;
● Strong work ethic and a caring temperament;
● Understanding and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group;
● Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
● Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and families; and
● A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with young adolescents and their families.
Education and Experience Requirements:
● A masters degree in Special Education or Reading Specialist preferred; and
● Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
TO APPLY
Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.”
Submit Bay View Application, letter of interest and resume to employment@bayviewacademy.org.
