Dynamic Special Education Teacher — Urban Impact

Uncommon Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pension

Transit benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network delivering high-quality K-12 education in urban communities. We seek an exceptional Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations and advocate for students, with a focus on inclusive instruction and high expectations.

You will collaborate with families and Special Education teams to implement 504/IEP plans, differentiate instruction, and help students achieve academic and social-emotional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Experience or interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1–2 years preferred).
• Academic expertise in Special Education or related fields (Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM).
• Bachelor’s degree plus GPA 2.5+; state certification tests may be required to meet MA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Modify and differentiate an inclusive curriculum emphasizing diversity.
• Collaborate with families and IEP/504 teams to provide accommodations.
• Create an inclusive, safe environment for self-guided learning.
• Collaborate with general education teams to analyze trends in student work and ensure IEP compliance.
• Deliver pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction with differentiated strategies.

Skills

Commitment to social-emotional and 1-2

Collaboration with partners

Self-directed learner

Willingness to solicit feedback

Urban K-12 education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA special education license

Special education license or equivalent (state)

Bachelor/Master program in special education

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network delivering high-quality K-12 education in urban communities. We seek an exceptional Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations and advocate for students, with a focus on inclusive instruction and high expectations.

You will collaborate with families and Special Education teams to implement 504/IEP plans, differentiate instruction, and help students achieve academic and social-emotional growth in a supportive environment.