(2026-2027) Sub-Separate Special Education Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Alma del Mar Charter School•New Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school with a mission to prepare scholars for college and to foster service-minded leadership through a demanding yet supportive, content-rich educational environment. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma emphasizes knowledge and skills mastery, character development, and high-quality student work. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Alma del Mar has a strong track record of academic achievement, outperforming district peers and matching high-performing suburban and Commonwealth schools. The school has also received national recognition for its work with English Language Learners. As a sub-separate specialist, you will be responsible for planning and delivering highly effective interventions in a small, multi-grade, subseparate classroom. You will also focus on building strong relationships with Alma families. The role offers comprehensive support while allowing for autonomy in decision-making for the scholars' best interests. Alma del Mar is committed to supporting teachers' long-term professional growth and career goals.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher
Massachusetts DESE Licensure in Special Education is required.
A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
Strong team orientation
Infectious joy

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full time teaching experience preferred
Proven effectiveness leading students to significant academic gains (please include specific data related to your student's academic gains in your resume)
Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach highly effective interventions within a small, subseparate, multigrade classroom.
Develop high leverage relationships with Alma families.
Meet long-term professional growth and career goals.