Special Education Teacher

Who are we?

Springfield Prep Charter School is a high-performing K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, a rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture.  

What makes teaching Special Education at Springfield Prep different?

• Collaboration with Classroom Teachers and the Special Education Team is the norm

• Weekly 1-on-1 coaching in your first year; bi-weekly coaching for all teachers

• Weekly, professional development and team meeting time built into the schedule (students dismiss at 12:30 pm on Fridays to accommodate this)

• Resources, support, and planning time to develop and refine curriculum and lesson plans

• Incredible Operations and School Culture teams so you can focus on teaching

What will you do as a Special Education Teacher at our School?

• Join a mission-driven community where everyone works together towards a common goal.

• Plan and deliver specialized pull-out instruction and push-in support to the students on your caseload.   

• Complete all IEP and Progress Report paperwork in accordance with DESE regulations. 

• Use organization and communication skills to manage all aspects of your students’ IEPs by serving as a liaison for classroom teachers, families, and other instructional support staff and service providers to ensure that your students succeed in a general education classroom and meet the goals and objectives of their IEPs.  

• Exemplify your conviction that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve at the highest levels by using student achievement data to drive and differentiate your instruction including students with learning differences.

• Build relationships with students and families to create a positive classroom culture with high expectations and respect for students' diverse backgrounds and identities.

• Teach and uphold school-wide expectations and systems for student behavior.

• Grow as an educator through weekly coaching and professional development.

Who should apply?

Our community and student body are diverse, and we believe that we can best achieve our mission when our leadership, teachers, and staff reflect our students’ identities. Therefore, we are committed to being a diverse organization at all levels. With this in mind, we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

We do have a few requirements and preferred qualifications for our teachers:

• You must have earned a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the school year.

• You can join us in early August and commit to our schedule: (7:25 am-3:50 pm)

• Classroom teaching experience and/or certification(s) are highly preferred.

  • Don’t yet have classroom experience? Check out our Associate Teacher role, too! 

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid family leave and all the benefits of the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS).  

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Springfield Preparatory Charter School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law. 

Salary : $57,000 - $89,000