Student Support Teacher - Immediate Opening - (brooke Mattapan)

Student Support Teacher - Immediate Opening - (Brooke Mattapan)

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.

What is the Student Support Teacher Role?

The role includes:

• Teach daily support classes for students with special needs
• Develop individualized curriculum to ensure that student learning goals are clear and measurable
• Coordinate standardized test accommodations and/or MCAS alt. for a small group of students
• Confer and collaborate with teachers to ensure that accommodations are met in inclusive settings

Is This You?

The ideal candidate:

• Is committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice-filled lives for themselves and their futures.
• Has earned a Bachelor's degree.
• Has a working knowledge of federal and state special education laws.
• Knows the importance of building a joyful classroom culture where students are held to high behavioral and academic expectations.
• Is professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.