Middle School Special Education Teacher- Immediate Opening

About the role

Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture. Join a mission-driven community where everyone works together towards a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver specialized pull-out instruction and push-in support to the students on your caseload.
• Complete all IEP and Progress Report paperwork in accordance with DESE regulations.
• Serve as a liaison for classroom teachers, families, and other instructional support staff and service providers to manage all aspects of students' IEPs.
• Use organization and communication skills to ensure students succeed in a general education classroom and meet IEP goals.
• Use student achievement data to drive and differentiate instruction, including for students with learning differences.
• Build relationships with students and families to create a positive classroom culture with high expectations and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Teach and uphold school-wide expectations and systems for student behavior.
• Participate in weekly coaching and professional development to grow as an educator.

Requirements

• Must have earned a Bachelor's degree by the start of the school year.
• Commit to the school schedule: 7:25 am – 3:35 pm.
• We value diversity and seek candidates whose backgrounds reflect our student body.
• We encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Qualifications

• Classroom teaching experience and/or certification(s) are highly preferred.
• If you do not yet have teaching experience, consider our Associate Teacher role.

Skills

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to use student achievement data to drive and differentiate instruction.
• Capacity to build relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Collaboration with classroom teachers and the Special Education Team is the norm.
• Weekly 1‑on‑1 coaching in your first year; bi‑weekly coaching for all teachers.
• Weekly professional development and team meeting time built into the schedule (students dismiss at 12:30 pm on Fridays to accommodate this).
• Resources, support, and planning time to develop and refine curriculum and lesson plans.
• Incredible Operations and School Culture teams so you can focus on teaching.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Access to the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS).