Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher 2026‑27 (full‑time)

Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a charter public school that serves students in grades6‑12. CCSC focuses on post‑secondary success for all students, combining high academic and behavioral expectations with an environment of unconditional affection, acceptance, and belonging in which all students can grow and achieve.

We are seeking a dedicated, outstanding, and innovative faculty member to support special education students in an inclusive setting and prepare them for success in college and the requisite standard exams – MCAS, SAT, and AP. The precise assignment will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and the school’s staffing needs. The faculty member will also serve as an advisor and fulfill all regular duties and commitments required of CCSC staff.

• Facilitate IEP Team Meetings
• Write comprehensive, compliant, and relevant IEPs
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide inclusion services across grade‑level content areas to meet the needs of students with a wide range of academic, social, and behavioral skills and abilities
• Meet with Grade Level teams to ensure appropriate implementation of accommodations and modifications in general education classrooms
• Regularly gather and analyze data that informs progress on IEP goals
• Conduct academic testing for initial and reevaluations and write academic reports
• Work with school psychologist to interpret evaluations
• Collaborate with ancillary providers, including speech‑language and occupational therapists
• Work with a diverse student body from Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding cities
• Promote a school‑wide culture of respect using the principles of restorative justice
• Communicate with students’ families on a regular basis
• Participate in myriad forms of professional development as scheduled for all faculty

• Special Education Mild/Moderate license; 5‑12 years required
• Teaching experience in a similar setting preferred
• Ability to support or co‑teach more than one subject preferred
• If not certified in MA, charter school teachers must pass the relevant MA teacher tests (MTEL) by the end of their first year at CCSC
• If not Sheltered English Immersion endorsed, charter school teachers must earn the endorsement by the end of their first year at CCSC with English Language Learners in any of their courses

Salaries on CCSC’s teacher salary schedule are based on number of years of experience and education level, with up to 5 full years of full‑time, lead‑teaching experience at U.S. K‑12 schools honored. Salaries range from $57,000 for Step1 with a bachelor’s degree to $81,110 for higher steps and degrees.