Special Education Teacher (K-8) 2026-2027

Brooke Charter Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooke Charter Schools, based in Boston, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher (Student Support Coordinator) to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with staff to meet individual needs and ensure accommodations. You will participate in IEP/504 meetings and ongoing professional development to support growth.

You will teach daily support classes in math, science, life skills, and/or literacy; oversee the drafting and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans, and take part in child

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a valid special education license.
• Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and anti-racist practices to support all students.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily support classes in math, science, life skills and/or literacy.
• Oversee drafting, implementation and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans; participate in child study team meetings.

Skills

Special education laws

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education

Special Education license

Job description

Who are We?

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.

What is the Special Education Teacher Role?

As a special education teacher (referred to as a Student Support Coordinator at Brooke), you build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally. You collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student by ensuring accommodations are met and developing intervention plans. To that end, you will take part in IEP and 504 meetings, and participate in professional development throughout the year.

You are a critical member of our instructional team, teaching daily support classes in math, science, life skills, and/or literacy. You may also oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans, and participate in child study team meetings.

The salary range is $74,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience.

Student support coordinators will also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need subject area.

Is This You?

• You’ve earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or hold a special education teaching license


• You have a working knowledge of federal and state special education laws


• You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures.


• After at least 2 years as a lead teacher, you know the importance of building a joyful classroom culture where students are held to high behavioral and academic expectations.


• You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues


• You are able to start immediately.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.