5th Grade Special Education Teacher [SY26/27]

NHCS; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) in Dorchester, MA seeks a 5th Grade Special Education Teacher for SY26/27 to support students with mild intellectual impairments in both separate and general education settings. The role emphasizes accommodations, collaboration with related services, and fostering SEL growth.

Requirements include a Bachelor's (Master's preferred), MTEL scores, SEI endorsement within the first year, and MA Moderate/Severe Disabilities license.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is preferred).
• 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 NHCS
• An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at NHCS
• Candidate must possess a Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities MA teaching license
• Familiarity with WIDA frameworks preferred;
• Knowledge of experience with, The Common Core Curriculum and MCAS Alternate Assessments;
• Two years teaching experience preferred;
• You are committed to cultivating anti-racist, culturally responsive and restorative practices;
• You believe in a Warm Demanding ethos where the two phrases, "We care about you" and "We have the highest expectations for you" go hand in hand.
• You are committed to cultivating the social emotional wellbeing of all of our scholars both in and out of the classroom;
• You will thrive in a community in which all members demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect and hope;
• You are able to start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to support student growth and success.
• Work with students with mild intellectual impairments and varied learning profiles, providing accommodations and collaboration with related service providers and other support staff.

Skills

MTEL passing score

SEI Endorsement

WIDA familiarity

Common Core MCAS familiarity

2 years teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

5th Grade Special Education Teacher [SY26/27]

Seeking a Special Education Teacher.

08th October, 2026

Why NHCS?

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.

What is the Special Education Teacher role?

As a Special Education Teacher, you care deeply about the success of your students and create strong relationships to leverage success both in and out of the classroom. You are excited about understanding an individual scholar's unique learning style and supporting them in their academic growth and development. You will work with students with mild intellectual impairments and varied learning profiles, meeting the needs of these unique learners in both the substantially separate and general education classrooms through the provision of accommodations, modifications and collaboration with related service providers and other support staff.

Is this You?

• You have earned a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is preferred);
• 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 NHCS
• An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at NHCS
• Candidate must possess a Moderate and/or Severe Disabilities MA teaching license
• Familiarity with WIDA frameworks preferred;
• Knowledge of experience with, The Common Core Curriculum and MCAS Alternate Assessments;
• Two years teaching experience preferred;
• You are committed to cultivating anti-racist, culturally responsive and restorative practices;
• You believe in a Warm Demanding ethos where the two phrases, "We care about you" and "We have the highest expectations for you" go hand in hand.
• You are committed to cultivating the social emotional wellbeing of all of our scholars both in and out of the classroom;
• You will thrive in a community in which all members demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect and hope;
• You are able to start ASAP

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community - scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.