Special Education Teacher (K-8) 2026-2027

Brooke Charter Schools • Boston, MA

69d • $72,000 - $128,000

About The Position

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. 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. Salaries are based on years of special education experience. Candidates who join our team with a license or degree in special education are eligible for competitive salaries, aligned with local districts. The salary range is $72,000-$128,000, commensurate with experience. Student support coordinators will also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need subject area.

Requirements

• 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 in July of 2026

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with students to push them academically and personally
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet the needs of every student by ensuring accommodations are met and developing intervention plans
• Take part in IEP and 504 meetings
• Participate in professional development throughout the year
• Teach daily support classes in math, science, life skills, and/or literacy
• Oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans
• Participate in child study team meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees