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 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.

 

 

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.