Middle School Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

Match Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,812 - 98,899; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% coverage of employee health insurance costs

Up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Match Education is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, meet Massachusetts certification requirements, and be committed to student success. Responsibilities include providing inclusion support, managing Special Education programming, and upholding high expectations for students. The salary range is $61,812-98,899, and benefits include health insurance coverage and loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time experience as a classroom or special education teacher, preferably in urban education.
• Meet teacher certification requirements or can achieve them within a year from hire.
• Demonstrated success and achievement in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusion support and instruction in regular education classes.
• Manage the Special Education programming and necessary compliance paperwork.
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students.
• Engage in coaching and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Experience as classroom or special education teacher

Team collaboration

Willingness to improve through feedback

Commitment to student success

Education

Teacher certification requirements by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Job description

Position

Middle School Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

Location

Boston, MA

Start date

August, 2026

Overview of role and responsibilities

Match is accepting applications for a Middle School Special Education Teacher. This position is based at Match Middle School, 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, MA.

The salary range for teachers new to Match is $61,812-98,899 and is determined by the candidates prior years of full-time teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance.

We make it a high priority to effectively support students with disabilities at Match. Approximately 20% of Match students are on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Special Education Teachers provide instruction and support to students with IEPs. The Special Education Teacher reports to the Special Education Director and is responsible for:

• Providing inclusion support and instruction in regular education classes containing IEP students, and when absolutely necessary, teaching separate classes.
• Helping to manage the schools Special Education programing including, but not limited to: completion of necessary paperwork and filing, teacher professional development, management of parent and student communication, administration of student testing/screening, and upholding of applicable Department of Elementary and Secondary Education compliance requirements.

• Upholding high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;
• Participating actively in Matchs coaching and professional development programming;
• Assisting with school programming as needed during non-instructional time; and
• Serving as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community

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Qualifications

We are looking for applicants who:

• have at least two years of full-time experience as classroom or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting;
• meet teacher certification requirements set by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or can meet the certification requirements within a year of date of hire;
• believe that all students can and will succeed;
• Have a desire to continually improve their practice as a teacher by taking and implementing feedback; have a proven record of student success and achievement; and
• demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work.

We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization.

About Match Education

Match Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.