Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self‑guided learners.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull‑out, push‑in, small group, and one‑on‑one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’s learning needs.
• Engage in practice‑based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly school‑wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A self‑directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• Required Experience:
  • A demonstrated interest in impacting K‑12 students in urban schools and communities (1‑2 years experience preferred).
  • Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
  • Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins.
  • You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements.
• Teachers are qualified to teach independently if the teacher holds one of the following qualifications for the appropriate grade and severity level:
  • MA special education license
  • Special education license or equivalent issued by another state
  • Documented completion of approved undergraduate or graduate program in special education
• If a teacher does not hold any of the qualifications above, the teacher may only deliver specialized instruction if the teacher is under the direct supervision and oversight of an educator who holds an initial or professional special education license (Moderate Disabilities License), or is otherwise qualified as per above.
• Must pass the following MTELs within the first year of employment:
  • Communications and Literacy Skills test
  • MTEL subject area tests (English or Mathematics)
  • SEI endorsement

Compensation for this role is between $71,000 to $116,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full‑time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full‑time teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $71,000.

* The range above represents our compensation scales for the 2026‑2027 school year. If starting prior to June 30th, 2026, compensation will be based on a slightly lower range, reflective of current compensation scales. New hires who fall into this category will see an increase in their compensation starting on…