Elementary Special Education Teacher — Immediate Start, Urban Impact

Martin-Luther-King,-Jr.-Charter-School-of-Excellence; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence in Springfield, MA seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role coordinates services and delivers instruction aligned to students’ IEP goals.

You will collaborate with general education teachers, prepare individualized plans, and monitor progress through regular communication with families and specialists. This full-time position requires MA certification in Special Education and a commitment to high expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MA teaching certification in Special Education/Moderate Disabilities.
• SEI or RETELL endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP, which includes implementation of a combination of pull out and inclusion model services depending on the services required by the student’s IEP.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to assist with planning and implementation of classroom accommodations.
• Develop Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Plan and implement targeted lesson plans according to goals on the IEP.
• Do baseline testing to determine educational needs and develop a strategic plan to address areas for support.
• Communicate with Special Education Director, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, General Education Teacher and other specialists about student progress.
• Promote and maintain parent/guardian’s involvement through positive family engagement.
• Participate in assigned professional development.
• Participate in all required periodic after school events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid MA teaching certification in Special Education/Moderate Disabilities

SEI or RETELL endorsement

Job description

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence in Springfield, MA seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role coordinates services and delivers instruction aligned to students’ IEP goals.

You will collaborate with general education teachers, prepare individualized plans, and monitor progress through regular communication with families and specialists. This full-time position requires MA certification in Special Education and a commitment to high expectations