Special Education Teacher for Summer Scholars Club

Young World Physical Education

Somerville (MA)

On-site

USD 68,880

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A charter school in Somerville is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for its Summer Scholars Club. In this role, you will provide specialized instruction to students with mild to moderate needs and prepare progress reports at the summer's end. The program runs from June 29 to July 31, with classes Monday to Thursday mornings. A valid MA DESE certification as a Special Educator is required, along with a commitment to engaging and effective teaching. This role offers competitive hourly pay of $50.

Qualifications

Demonstrated track record of effective small group specialized instruction for students with mild-moderate special education needs.
Ability to analyze student learning data collected from daily instructional work to monitor progress.
Must hold valid and current MA DESE certification as a Special Educator.

Responsibilities

Provide effective instruction for students enrolled in the Summer Scholars Club.
Complete special education progress reports for students at the end of the program.

Skills

Effective small group specialized instruction

Analyze student learning data

Support students with productive struggle

Communicate with families

Reliability and responsibility

Complete Special Education progress reports

MA DESE certification as a Special Educator

Education

MA DESE certification as a Special Educator

Job description

Special Education Teacher for Summer Scholars Club

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School PK-12 - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5600343
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jun 29, 2026

Job Description

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is looking for qualified Special Education teachers to provide Extended School Year Services in our Summer Scholars Club. The program will run from June 29 - July 31, Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 12:30pm. The teachers’ work day will be 8:15am - 12:45pm. Prep time will either be included in the 8:15am - 12:45pm time frame or will be compensated.

Orientation Dates

(2) Virtual session, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, dates TBD
(1) In-person session at Early Childhood Campus, 8:00 - 3:30, TBD

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated track record of effective small group specialized instruction for students with mild-moderate special education needs
Ability to analyze student learning data collected from daily instructional work, in order to monitor progress and adapt teaching
Ability to support students with productive struggle and personal goal setting
Ability to communicate with families about progress
Ability to be reliable and responsible at all times
Ability to complete Special Education progress reports at the end of the summer program
Must hold valid and current MA DESE certification as a Special Educator

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching a structured phonics program preferred (Orton-Gillingham or Wilson)

Position Information

Position Type: Summer
Salary: $50 Per Hour

Job Categories

Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs
Special Education > General Special Education
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Prospect Hill Academy Charter School PK-12

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's district office is located in Union Square, Somerville and houses PreK-12 district staff.

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

Application Questions

1. How do you quickly assess where students are academically when working with them for a short period? Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
2. What do you believe makes a summer program truly successful for students? What strategies do you use to keep students engaged during summer learning? Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

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