St. Mary Academy-Bay View is seeking a full-time special education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The candidate is responsible for providing and coordinating academic support to students in grades 6 through 12. The person in this position will also take the lead on launching a new program at Bay View that supports students with learning differences that require more extensive support. It is expected that this new program will begin in the 2025-26 school year. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls and Mercy education.Responsibilities:● Develop and update Individualized Service Plans for students with IEPs or 504 Plans;● Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, and parents to understand students’ emerging needs, communicate progress, and coordinate plans;● Match student tutors with students who need targeted support in a subject area;● Work directly with students who need executive functioning support: organization, planning, prioritizing, and following through on tasks;● Collaborate with the Dean of Students to develop plans for students with extensive medical conditions or absences;● Participate in school meetings;● Work with regular education teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and student support;● Coordinate test accommodations for students with ISPs for midterms, final exams, and standardized testing;● Develop a cadre of “sister” students to partner with students in the new program for students with more significant learning differences.