High School Special Education Teacher

| High School Special Education Teacher

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School, Hyde Park, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Boston Prep is a college‑preparatory charter public district, with a single‑site middle and high school. In  our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park.

Mission:
To prepare students to succeed in a four‑year college and embody lifelong ethical growth. We foster an environment that accelerates academic growth through an extended school day and year and places a high emphasis on relationships and anti‑racism.

Values:
We have an exceptional adult team, hold high expectations for all students, foster ethical growth, maintain an invested student culture, offer academic, social, and emotional support, and ensure college persistence through student and alumni support.

Ideal Candidate: A dedicated educator committed to inclusion, belonging, and student success. We value diverse representation, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

• Provide direct special education services according to students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities have access to rigorous grade‑level instruction.
• Deliver small‑group or individualized instruction to support academic and behavioral growth.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to ensure equitable access to curriculum and assessments.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies based on data and student needs.
• Maintain service‑delivery logs and documentation in accordance with school systems and compliance expectations.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and service providers to ensure coordinated student support.
• Write or collaborate on the development of IEPs and 504 plans.
• Participate in or facilitate IEP team meetings.
• Prepare and submit progress reports within required timelines.
• Ensure students receive all services and accommodations outlined in their IEPs.
• Partner with school leadership to implement state testing accommodations and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams to support students academically and behaviorally.
• Meet regularly with special education staff, related service providers, and instructional teams to discuss student progress.
• Support implementation of inclusive instructional practices across classrooms.
• Contribute to student support team discussions and problem‑solving processes.
• Maintain regular communication with students and families regarding progress and support strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students to foster engagement and confidence.
• Participate in family conferences, meetings, and school events as appropriate.
• Communicate the school’s mission and expectations to students and families.
• Model empathy and maintain high expectations for all students.
• Uphold school‑wide systems and structures with fidelity.
• Contribute positively to Boston Prep’s collaborative and mission‑driven culture.

Salary range: $59,406 – $110,759.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Special Education or related field preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in the appropriate subject area, or a passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL plus an MTEL in the content area(s) taught within the first year at Boston Prep.
• SEI endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) by DESE within the first year at Boston Prep.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in inclusive settings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of special education instructional strategies and accommodations.
• Ability to support students across academic and behavioral domains.

• Jewel Dozier
• 1286 Hyde Park Rd
• Hyde Park, Massachusetts 02136
• Phone: (617) 333‑6688
• Email: jdozier

For more information, please visit our website tonprep.org.