Cove Elementary School

Beverly Public Schools

Beverly, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 4241184
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : May 2, 2023
Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Job Description

Diversity is a core value for the Beverly Public School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Beverly Public Schools is seeking a full time special education teacher to support students in developing proficiency across academic, social and behavioral areas within our district substantially separate program for students with ASD or global developmental disabilities at the middle school level. Candidate must have experience with developing IEP's and writing clear, concise, measurable IEP goals with aligned benchmarks/objectives. Candidate must have the ability to collect student data, analyze data and accurately report academic, social and behavioral progression on progress reports and within Team Meetings. This position further requires training and knowledge in working with students on the autism spectrum, including, but not limited to ABA, Discrete Trial, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Writing Behavior Plans. The candidate will be required to effectively communicate and collaborate with all staff to support the social/emotional/behavioral/academic needs of the students within the program and insure implementation of accommodations and/or modifications across the school setting, including successful integration into the general education classrooms. Candidate must have a working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework (CCSS) for Math, ELA and Literacy, including establishing entry points for students. Candidate must also effectively communicate with parents and outside agency providers. Candidate will have experience with evaluation tools for use in initial special education determinations and three-year reevaluations.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

• Job Categories : Special Education > Autism
  Special Education > Life Skills
  Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities
  

Location Description

Welcome!

The students and staff of the Cove Elementary School welcome you to our website! We hope you will find this information helpful as you learn more about our school.

Cove School is located on the coast in one of Beverly's historical neighborhoods. The "Cove" is home to Lighthouse Point, Beverly Harbor, Endicott College, Landmark School, Lynch Park, and many other North Shore landmarks. Moreover, the Cove School has recently been expanded and renovated to include individual art and music rooms, a full production stage, gymnasium, a media center, spacious play area and full-service kitchen.

Our school community prides itself in the following areas:

Curriculum and staff development follow the guidelines of the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks. We have a strong emphasis on the areas of Math and English Language Arts through dedicated and uninterrupted learning blocks. Literacy blocks include whole class and small group instructional time. Our building reading specialist, special education staff and interventionists support small group instruction during literacy blocks in order to differentiate instruction for our students, providing the necessary skills to develop successful readers and writers.
Uninterrupted learning blocks for all students, as well as common planning time for each grade level team of teachers.
Library/media specialists, automated library listing over 8,000 titles, and a well equipped computer lab where students learn keyboarding skills and access the Internet for research purposes.
Computers available for students in each classroom.
A full-time reading specialist, reading coach, Title I math teacher and two full-time special education teachers to fully service the needs of our students.
A full-time registered nurse with examining room, recovery room, conference room and office.
Weekly instrumental and strings lessons offered on site.
On-site after school care offered by the YMCA.
Online Student Information Update
Monthly Calendar
School Council
Cove MCAS Schedule 20112
Please visit our website, coveschool.net, for up-to-date information, events and activities.
Cove’s Family Math & Science website
Cove School Children's Garden website
Preschool Supply List
AIM Supply List
Kindergarten Supply List
First Grade Supply List
Second Grade Supply List
ATTAIN Supply LIst
Third Grade Supply List
Fourth Grade Supply List
Fifth Grade Supply List
Everday Math Parent Link








Cove School has a student population of 440 and a staff of over 60, with a strong and supportive community and parent base. The school offers a positive, nurturing environment with a dedicated and professional staff. Teachers challenge and motivate our students to do their personal best and encourage social growth and responsibility. Additionally, the Cove School Council, comprised of staff and parents elected by their peers, assist in writing a biannual school improvement plan which focuses on improving student achievement.

Successful fundraisers offered through the PTO provide the resources for many quality, cultural arts and enrichment programs, field trips, and classroom supplies. A school directory, yearbook, an auction, Family Fun Nights, Family Math and Science Nights, participation in Destination Imagination, and a reading festival are just a sampling of the little "extras" that distinguish Cove School.

If you would like to learn more about Cove School, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 978-921-6121 or esweeney@beverlyschools.org. I look forward to hearing from you.

Erin Sweeney, Principal
Cove Elementary School

Equity Coordinator

The Cove School has a building-based Equity Coordinator to support staff and students with issues of discrimination and harassment. If you have questions or concerns regarding the districts Discrimination/Harassment Policy or would like to report an incident of discrimination and/or harassment, please contact:

Ilene Conway, School Adjustment Counselor: 978-921-6121, extension 108 Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beverly Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and /or disability, pregnancy, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law. Beverly Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• MA DESE licensure in moderate or severe disabilities; severe disabilities preferred. Training in autism spectrum disorders, FBA's, ABA, Discrete Trial. Working knowledge and application of VB MAPP preferred.
  
  Only completed applications with a minimum of three references will be considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

There ARE NO application questions required FOR this job posting.

Contact Information

Erin Sweeney , Principal - Cove
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915

Phone: 978-921-6121
Fax: 978-921-8551
Email:

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