2024-2025 |POST Special Educator and Program Coordinator

What is Boston Prep?  

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school.   In 2023-2024, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.

What Do We Believe?

At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth.  We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year.  We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.  

To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success: 

• We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team. 

• We hold high expectations for all students.

• We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.

• We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.

• We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.

• We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.

What Do We Value?

Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team.  Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families.  They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team’s values:

• We are mission driven.  

• Everyone is here for the same reasons. 

• Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.  

• We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve. 

• Staff actions drive student results. 

Who Are We Looking For?

At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career.  You embody the mindset that “kids do well if we believe they can”.

We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As a POST Special Educator and Program Coordinator…

You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class. 

The POST program serves students ages 18-21 with intellectual or cognitive needs that require a specialized life skills and vocational skills program to prepare for the post-secondary transition. Each student has unique needs, but overall students participate in some classes at Boston Prep, at college campuses and work part-time. Students also receive any other IEP services during the day and have opportunities for social outings and events. 

The POST Special Educator and Program Coordinator teaches daily life skills, vocational skills and functional academic courses along with maintaining the program coordination. The POST Special Educator oversees the program Job Coaches or Educational Coaches and acts as a liaison between vocational partnerships, college programs, families and other charter school partners.  They are also responsible for case management of students in the program including ensuring IEP are implemented.

Daily duties include but are not limited: 

• Teach daily life skills, vocational skills and functional academic courses 3-4 classes a day
• Plan and execute the curriculum including developing or adapting scope and sequence, unit plans, daily lesson plans, assignments, and assessments
• Grade class materials, gather data and progress monitor at least weekly 
• Create partnerships with inclusive college programs and work placements
• Communicate with families weekly 
• Collaborate with Job Coach and monitor progress at work
• Oversee and train Job Coach on IEP implementation and data tracking 

Additional responsibilities of the role include:

Service Delivery

• Meet regularly with fellow special educators, content teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers to collaborate care for students and to provide coaching and support
• Collaborate with the grade level teams to ensure students are successful within the school setting
• Ensure all students with disabilities in an inclusion and partial inclusion setting are succeeding academically and behaviorally
• Communicate the philosophy that all students, regardless of disability should be given the opportunity to succeed at the same level as their peers and should be fully expected to do so
• Provides direct services in accordance with individualized educational plans (IEPs) or established 504 Plans
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed; make specific recommendations, report progress
• Keep daily logs and track service delivery in accordance with school systems 
• Maintain parent communication log, as needed, in cooperation with other school staff (i.e., phone log, e-mail, etc.).
• Collaborate with all student service providers to identify and implement student accommodations in a variety of environments.
• Maintain a respectful, positive, student centered professional attitude
• Attend to assigned duties 

Compliance & Accountability

• Write or collaborate on writing of IEPs and 504 plans for students who receive support services
• Actively participate/chair Team meetings
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, parent meetings, student-centered staff meetings
• Compile individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines
• Review of all cumulative records of assigned students including: IEPs, evaluations, progress notes, status reports, etc.
• Oversee provision of services for all students with disabilities including, but not limited, to testing accommodations 

Partnering with Students and Families

• Communicating frequently with students, families, and school leaders around academic and behavioral progress 
• Attending occasional after-school events 

Qualifications include:

• An Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a related area of study

• A passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL, as well as a MTEL in the content area(s) they teach within their first year of employment at Boston Prep
• An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at Boston Prep

Qualifications required:

• MA moderate or severe disabilities licensure (severe preferred) 
• MA Transition Specialists license preferred or interest in pursuing 
• 3+ years working with moderate-severe disabilities population 
• Understanding of transition planning and MA procedures for students nearing adulthood including Chapter 688 referrals, other interagency partnerships, age of majority and inclusive college programs 

For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonprep.org. 

One Mission.  One Team.  One School.  We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.