Special Education Teacher (SY26-27, Middle School or High School)

Veritas Preparatory Charter School•Springfield, MA

3d•$58,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Veritas Prep is hiring a Special Education Teacher to provide services and accommodations to one grade level of middle- or high-school students. The role includes in-class and small-group support and collaboration with grade-level general education teachers to help students access the curriculum across subjects. The teacher also works with the Student Support Team, including the Dean of Student Services, school counselors, related service providers, school culture staff, and other Special Education Teachers. The teacher uses students’ IEP goals and objectives to guide specialized instruction; plans daily support with general education teachers; co-teaches or pushes into academic classes; and leads small-group or individual pull-out instruction based on IEPs and current academic data. The role also includes developing modified curriculum aligned with grade-level standards when needed, providing testing accommodations, and meeting Massachusetts legal requirements for IEPs. The teacher attends IEP meetings, reports on student progress, writes goals and objectives after initial, annual, and reevaluation meetings, collects and records progress data, and prepares comments for biannual progress reports. The teacher is an active member of the student support team and the broader Veritas Prep community. Duties include running advisory programming for a small group, participating in weekly student support and content-level planning meetings, and taking part in weekly or biweekly coaching. The teacher builds positive relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families; engages in professional development and learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and works to champion anti-racist education and continually improve teaching practice. Other duties may be assigned. Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield serving grades 5 through 12. The position’s stated base salary range is $58,000–$100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits. Final base salary depends on factors including skills, education, experience, and internal pay equity. Full-time staff are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things.
Passion for continuous growth as an educator.
Commitment to a student-centered classroom and continually improving learning outcomes.
Dedication to fighting racism in educational institutions and daily life, and knowledge of the history of race and racism and systems of oppression students face.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
Bachelor’s degree.
Have or be eligible for a Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5–12, or have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education.
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement within one year of hire.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Alignment with Veritas Prep’s values: Students First, Grow Together, and One Team, One Mission.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of teaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Use students’ IEP goals and objectives to guide specialized instruction.
Collaborate with general education teachers to plan daily support services that meet students’ needs for each lesson.
Co-teach or push into academic classes throughout the day.
Plan and lead daily small-group and/or individual pull-out instruction according to student IEPs and current academic data.
Develop and deliver modified curriculum aligned to grade-level standards as needed under IEPs.
Provide testing accommodations to students in the assigned grade level.
Meet Massachusetts legal requirements for IEPs.
Attend IEP meetings for students on the caseload and report on progress toward goals and objectives.
Write goals and objectives after initial, annual, and reevaluation meetings.
Regularly collect and record data on student progress toward goals and objectives.
Write comments on student goals and objectives for biannual progress reports.
Participate as an active member of the student support team and the broader Veritas Prep community.
Run advisory programming for a small group of students.
Participate actively in weekly student support meetings and content-level planning meetings.
Participate in weekly or biweekly coaching meetings and incorporate feedback into teaching and planning.
Build positive, meaningful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families.
Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, and champion anti-racist education.
Engage actively in professional development and coaching to continually improve practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.