Overview of the Malden Public Schools:

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train.  Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school.  We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.   MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community. 

The Salemwood Community:

The Salemwood School is one of the largest and most diverse K-8 schools in the city of Malden. Our school prides itself on our international diversity; our families speak over 34 different languages. Our school is home to a Sheltered English Immersion program, which serves students whose primary language is not English.

At Salemwood, we work in partnership with our parents and caregivers to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. Our aim is to provide all children with a sense of belonging and access to the academic, social, and emotional resources they need to attain their full potential and to become successful, independent, and culturally-proficient members of our community and our world.  We are proud to serve families from every Malden neighborhood and from over 30 different countries.   We view positive engagement and respectful behavior as skills that can be taught and we work as a community to help our students develop a respect for self and others, a sense of civic responsibility, and an appreciation for people with diverse origins, identities, beliefs, and learning styles.

The school values the culture and beliefs that each child brings to the classroom, and teachers believe that children must engage with their world in order to make sense of it and build their knowledge. Each student is expected to take responsibility for his/her own learning, while collaborating, supporting, and respecting others. Teachers provide learning experiences that guide and capture our student’s interests while at the same time helping them to develop literacy and math skills, think critically, problem solve, and engage in rich scientific and historical inquiry.  We embraced the PBIS framework which focuses on positive behavior management and allows us to strengthen our high expectations and respect for all in our school community.  Our mascot is the Shark: Safe, Helpful, Attentive, Respectful and Kind.

At Salemwood, we are deeply committed to creating and fostering a learning environment where student achievements are celebrated, learning styles are complimented and cultural diversity is the true inspirational beacon.  These commitments of pure devotion are common threads of our Salemwood School community.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Process Evaluations:

• Following receipt of consent, notify evaluators of testing due, timeline, meeting dates.
• Distribute evaluation reports two days before meeting.
• Schedule and chair IEP meetings.
• Compile and finalize IEPs and related paperwork; submit to SPED office.
• Obtain all required signatures and send copies to parent/guardian.
• Maintain copy of IEP packet in building file (originals to SPED).

Communication:

• Provide notification to central SPED office and Principal of any FAPE denials.
• Notify building SPED staff of pertinent deadlines and dates.
• Provide district contact information to parents or outside agencies.
• Notify central SPED of rejected IEPs and immediately forward to central SPED office.
• Arrange for interpreters and translation of documents.
• Educate staff with regard to procedures and policies.
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding SPED to building staff.

Problem Resolution:

• Act as a resource to staff regarding issues of SPED and implementation of IEPS.
• Ensure compliance at the building level with all 28CMR603 regulations

Qualifications:

• Must have experience as a team chairperson and/or working as a Special Education Teacher. 

• Must be certified in special education. 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required as well as ability to work collaboratively with building based and district administrators, staff, parents, and collaterals.

Reports to:   Assistant Superintendent of Student Services or designee/Building Principal 

Salary:         Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ teacher salary schedule.

To Apply:     Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via 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.