Special Education Associate Teacher, Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge is seeking a Special Education Associate Teacher for the Middle School Campus. The ideal candidate will assist in providing quality education to students with diverse learning needs while fostering a collaborative environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a commitment to the school's educational mission. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, supporting social-emotional learning, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to Special Education.
• Experience supporting students with various needs and learning styles.
• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with high quality instruction to students with learning disabilities.
• Implement student accommodations and modifications as directed by the special education teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Special Education Associate Teacher, Middle School Campus

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School – Middle School Campus, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Job ID: 5791173

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

Who Are We? Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 900 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community – with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning – as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students. We center the values of anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. Our approach to instruction is founded on culturally sustaining, inquiry‑based, and student‑centered practices. To invest in the growth of our educators, we offer comprehensive professional development, instructional coaching, and mentorship. Our campuses foster a collaborative team environment with extraordinary educators who are committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and professional growth.

What does a Special Education Associate do? The Special Education Associate assists teachers in ensuring that all students receive a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in accordance with IDEA.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a special education teacher, assist with and/or provide high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities.
• Collect data related to students’ IEPs to monitor progress and inform instruction as directed by the special education teacher.
• Implement student accommodations and/or modifications per student IEPs with support of the special education teacher.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education colleagues, and members of the multi‑disciplinary team (OT, SPL, PT, school counselor, etc.).
• Provide academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional support for students in the inclusive setting as directed by the special education teacher.
• Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed.
• Provide explicit instruction in meta‑cognitive and executive functioning skills (time management, organization, self advocacy, etc.) as directed by the special education teacher.
• Provide social coaching to support student access to social periods including recess, lunch, and morning meeting.
• Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of PHA and responsive to the needs of our student population.
• Use principles of restorative practices to both proactively and reactively support student behavior.
• Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork and data collection.

Additional Responsibilities

• Fulfill non‑instructional duties as assigned by the building director (morning supervision, advisory, bus duty, recess duty, etc.).
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times (attendance, punctuality, dress, written and oral communication, etc.).
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to Special Education.
• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values.
• Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body.
• Experience supporting students with various needs and learning styles.
• Flexibility, collaboration and a growth mindset.
• Ability to multi‑task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, immigration status, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Alison Bradley, Director of Student Services
• 366 Somerville Avenue
• Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]