Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Intervention Specialist

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is a critical member of the Early Education team and will ensure an inclusive student experience at our Lower Campus. The successful candidate will have experience working with special needs students and developing and implementing tailored educational curriculum for our youngest learners. The successful candidate will also be involved in staff support and daily operations of the school, as needed.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, are to:

• Ensure an inclusive classroom by determining student needs through observation and assessment, develop and implement special education plans and an overall intervention program, act as liaison between the school, outside resources, students and families. 
• Observe and mentor teachers to offer ideas and best practices.
• Conduct performance reviews with preschool teachers in collaboration with the Director.  
• Engage directly with caregivers regarding education plans, including pedagogical conferences. 
• Closely collaborate with the leadership of the Lower Campus in various related areas.
• Welcome students and families to the building, take attendance, and other administrative and operational duties, as needed.

GISB BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick leave and holidays;
• Excellent healthcare and dental benefits (50% premium covered by the school);
• Retirement account with immediate employer match;
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare, childcare, transportation/parking;
• Tuition remission for dependent children; and
• Professional development opportunities.

Classification: Exempt, full-time

Salary Grade: Competitive with excellent benefits

Reports to: Director of Early Education

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2021

German International School Boston is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; national origin; genetic information; ancestry; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship status; veteran status; military service; application for military service; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.