Special Education Teacher - (2026-2027)

BACPS is seeking a dynamic, talented, and dedicated Special Education teacher who will address the needs of students with IEPs in an inclusive classroom setting through collaborative teaching with general education content area teachers. The Special Education teacher will work to differentiate instruction for students with special needs.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver specialized instruction in the classroom during academic periods designed to help students meet grade-level learning targets and achieve personal learning goals

Modify assessments and classwork for students with special needs

Assess student progress against IEP goals and use data to plan for instruction

Communicate with families regarding service delivery and progress

Develop IEPs for special education students

Ensure the records for each identified student are up to date and well-organized and contain necessary progress notes and assessments

Participate as part of the student intervention referral team

Lead a weekly “check-in” time with the grade-level teaching team to review student progress

Assist teachers in writing Present Levels of Performance for individual students with special needs

Provide professional development on a variety of special education topics

Participate in all professional development activities

Participate in all staff meetings including school governance

Facilitate and mediate a positive and restorative resolution of problems that might arise with students and/or parents

Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs

May perform other projects and duties as directed by the principal

Education/ Experience/ Skills

Possess or be eligible to obtain valid MA Special Education Teaching licensure.

At least two years of professional training and/or experience with special education students.

Knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and MA State Special Education laws and regulations.

Ability to provide consultation and screening to determine eligibility for special education services.

Knowledge of resources available to parents of special education students.

Ability to provide in-service training, including curriculum resources to staff.

Knowledge of IEP process

Ability to monitor and evaluate pupil progress by observation and informal assessment.

Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community.

Experience in the design and implementation of behavioral strategies and plans.

Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet program objectives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bilingual English/ Spanish desired.

Baystate Academy Charter Public School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and gender identity.

Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package is offered to all candidates.

Additional Compensation to be determined:

SPED MTEL Preparation Course