Special Education Teacher

Learning First Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Governance involvement

Professional development & resources

Job summary

Learning First Charter Public School in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking a Certified Special Education Teacher to join our K-8 program. The role emphasizes co-teaching, collaboration, and strong student support, with a focus on meeting diverse learner needs.

Candidates must have Massachusetts teacher certification and a bachelor’s degree with student teaching experience; experience with a workshop model is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Be driven by an unwavering belief that ALL children are capable of high achievement.
• Be willing to work long and hard to do whatever it takes to help students succeed.
• Care enough to demonstrate a sustained interest in children's lives and pursuits beyond the classroom environment.
• Give parents the information and tools they need to support their children's learning.
• Provide stimulation, culturally relevant instruction.
• Carefully track student performance and adjust instruction to meet the varied needs of each child.
• Be generous and open with your ideas and eager to hear the ideas of others.
• Be committed to lifelong learning and collegial collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Be driven by an unwavering belief that ALL children are capable of high achievement.
• Be willing to work long and hard to do whatever it takes to help students succeed.
• Care enough to demonstrate a sustained interest in children's lives and pursuits beyond the classroom environment.
• Give parents the information and tools they need to support their children's learning.
• Provide stimulation, culturally relevant instruction.
• Carefully track student performance and adjust instruction to meet the varied needs of each child.
• Be generous and open with your ideas and eager to hear the ideas of others.
• Be committed to lifelong learning and collegial collaboration.

Skills

Commitment to student success

Collaborative teaching

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Massachusetts teacher certification

Bachelor's degree

Student teaching experience

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Learning First Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5895104

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

The mission of Learning First Charter Public School is to prepare a diverse cross-section of Worcester children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high quality education at prevailing public school costs.

We have a diverse student body of 666 K-8 students.

A co-teaching model of instruction.

A high level of collaboration, support & supervision.

Great opportunities for CERTIFIED teachers.

Classroom Teacher at Learning First must possess a Massachusetts teacher certification and have successfully completed a minimum of bachelor's degree and student teaching. Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. We are actively seeking teachers from diverse backgrounds who have experience with a workshop model of instruction.

Learning First Charter Public School is an EOE m/f/d/v and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, housing status, gender identity, age or disability.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• be driven by an unwavering belief that ALL children are capable of high achievement.
• be willing to work long and hard to do whatever it takes to help students succeed.
• care enough to demonstrate a sustained interest in children's lives and pursuits beyond the classroom environment.
• give parents the information and tools they need to support their children's learning.
• provide stimulation, culturally relevant instruction.
• carefully track student performance and adjust instruction to meet the varied needs of each child.
• be generous and open with your ideas and eager to hear the ideas of others.
• be committed to lifelong learning and collegial collaboration.

What We Offer

• value your ideas and input in school governance.
• provide ongoing professional development and access to resources and supports.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,516 to $75,741 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Applegate , Student Support Director
• 50 Richland St.
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]