The Early Learning Center Community:

The Malden Early Learning Center (ELC) has been the educational ground breaker for the children of Malden for over 20 years. The ELC has been providing children from diverse backgrounds ages 3- 5 years old with a robust educational experience. Using the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) preschool standards as a foundation for success, the staff works to develop our students’ academic, social, and emotional skills. We strive to ensure the time our students spend at the ELC is fun, engaging, and full of a variety of learning opportunities. Play is a big part of learning. Throughout the school day, children are provided times to develop their play skills and social skills. Staff actively fosters an environment where play is essential to learning. Staff employs both a supportive structured environment as well as helping students develop their independence through play.  The ELC has an indoor play space, gym, and a playground. During the coming school year, the outdoor playground will be redone to support the needs of all of our students.

The ELC serves over 300 students annually. The classrooms consist of integrated programs, inclusion programs as well as our intensive learning program. There are 21 highly qualified classroom teachers providing direct instruction to a variety of students. There are 3 specialty teachers (Music, Art, and Physical Education). All the teachers are certified in PreK and/ or Special Education. Every classroom has 1-2 highly qualified paraprofessionals to support the educational/ school environment. Family engagement is a priority we strive to maintain. We work to stay connected with the families of our students at all levels. There are a variety of ways for families to be involved at the ELC, including PTO and School Council.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate special education staff in accordance with MPS evaluation process.
• Monitor implementation of IEPs and services.
• Chair TEAM meetings as assigned.
• Participate in BSEA proceedings and other dispute resolution meetings.
• Attend SEPAC meetings and events.
• Plan and monitor special education programs in conjunction with building and district administrators.
• Provide support to building administrators regarding discipline for students with disabilities.
• Review student IEPS, providing feedback and corrections as needed.
• Participate in district-wide leadership committees as assigned.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to staff regarding assessment, data collection, curriculum development, selection of materials and equipment, behavior management, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and strategies that support inclusive best practices.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in special education.
• Previous experience as a team chairperson at the elementary school level required.
• Administrative/supervisory certification required.
• Special Education Administrator DESE certification required and SEI Admin Endorsement.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of state and federal special education regulations and policies, instructional strategies, curriculum modification and differentiated instruction, program development and evaluation, transition and current best practices in special education that support inclusion.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district and building based administrators, general and special education staff, parents and students.

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services  

To Apply:  Submit your application by clicking here: TalentEd. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.