Special Education Teacher - Charter Middle School

MISSION The mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body an intense commitment to self and community, the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve those standards. ABOUT THE SCHOOL The Christa McAuliffe Charter School () is an EL Education () school for 340 scholars in grades 6-8 with a hands-on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. The school is committed to ensuring that all students grow as learners and as ethical people through meaningful work and a strong community. POSITION OVERVIEW Christa McAuliffe Charter School is hiring a special education teacher. We are seeking individuals who are talented at building relationships with middle-school-age students and who are prepared to support and deliver instruction in an inclusion classroom setting with students who have a variety of learning skills and challenges. Whether you have several years of teaching experience or only one, if you enjoy working with middle-school-age students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs, you're a candidate for this position! We're prepared to provide support to individuals newer to teaching, with coaching support available. We do need to hire special educators who are prepared to serve as IEP case managers. This responsibility requires experience in writing and managing Individualized Education Programs and engaging in regular communication with families. RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver specialized instruction in an inclusion classroom, a sub-separate classroom, and/or a learning center Use formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Assess student progress toward IEP goals and use data to plan instruction Communicate with families regarding service delivery, student performance, and progress Develop IEPs for special education students and facilitate annual IEP meetings Ensure that records for each student are up to date, organized, and contain necessary progress notes & assessments Participate in a bi-weekly consultation meeting with the grade-level teaching team to review student progress Provide accommodations and modifications to ensure all students are given access to curriculum and instruction Meet and plan regularly with team teachers, including collaborating with colleagues to create engaging lessons Use teaching methods that guide students to engage in critical thinking and inquiry Use instructional techniques that engage all scholars in learning Participate in day and overnight fieldwork, including camping trips; support coordination, as needed Participate in ongoing professional development, including observations and feedback from an instructional coach Implement positive behavioral systems to effectively manage the classroom and uphold schoolwide expectations Lead or co-lead an advisory crew of about 12 students; facilitate daily check-ins, discussions, team-building activities, social-emotional learning lessons, and preparation for student-led conferences Serve as an active member of the McAuliffe Community by attending evening events such as celebrations of learning QUALIFICATIONS McAuliffe is committed to cultivating a community that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives; A diverse team allows us to serve our community better. If you are not sure that you meet all of the qualifications, but you are interested in the position, we encourage you to apply! Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK-8 or 5-12) Qualifications for Special Educator Prepared to Manage IEP Cases Previous experience teaching, counseling, or otherwise working with middle school students, ideally students with diverse backgrounds and learning skills Confidence in working with students who have diverse backgrounds and learning needs, and who have emotional or behavioral challenges "People person" who enjoys meeting people and builds relationships with ease, including with young people Interest in the school's mission and vision Collaborative, team-player, willing to share the load and ask for help Strong verbal communication skills in English (bilingual Portuguese or Spanish preferred) Organized and able to stay on top of multiple priorities Desire to work with people who have diverse racial, ethnic, religious & socio-economic backgrounds and are willing to engage in self-work pertaining to implicit biases Curious and committed to growth and professional development A belief that all students can learn and be successful in school Experience writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs and writing progress reports Experience communicating regularly with parents/guardians, ideally regarding students with IEPs PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods. Must be able to move about the classroom and school building to assist students. Must be able to lift/move instructional materials up to 25 lbs occasionally. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents in person and digitally. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary Range: In the spirit of pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $41,952 (step 0, Bachelor's) - $84,016 (step 20, Master's). If you are hired at Christa McAuliffe, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or applicable experience. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Please see our salary scale, available upon request, that clearly outlines where an applicant will fall within the salary range based on years of applicable experience. Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 403b employee contributed, MTRS, life insurance. Benefit details available upon request EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Created: 2026-04-02