Special Education Teacher (SY26-27)

UP Education Network•Dorchester, MA

About The Position

UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. UP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students on the path to and through college. We know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students. At UP, your career is shaped by: Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. The entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August.

Requirements

Ability to support academic development in students with diverse needs
Ability to help students access content curricula through effective scaffolds and accommodations
Provide effective instruction in both push in and pull out settings
Work in close collaboration with other teachers and service providers
Ability to collect and analyze data to monitor and report on student progress
Experience with students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement, and Resilience
Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
A valid Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 Massachusetts Teaching License and SEI endorsement
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Nice To Haves

A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families
An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
A capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges

Benefits

As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.

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