Special Education Teacher; gr 1-4

About Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School

Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is a K–8 public charter school founded in 1995 in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Our mission is to engage students in experiential, hands‑on learning that integrates the arts and interdisciplinary studies, fosters critical thinking, and nurtures a lifelong joy of learning. We strive to sustain a cooperative and close‑knit community of students, staff, families, and partners who guide and support the educational program.

The Grade 1–4 Special Education Teacher works closely with classroom teachers, related service providers, families, and school staff to ensure that all students with disabilities can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. The role requires developing and implementing individualized instructional programs, providing targeted intervention, monitoring progress, and collaborating on accommodations and modifications to support inclusive education.

• Provide specialized instruction in literacy, mathematics, social‑emotional learning, and other academic areas to students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan, adapt, and implement curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Support the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and individualized supports to ensure student access to grade‑level content.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and progress monitoring; use data to inform instructional planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of IEP goals, service delivery, progress reports, and student performance.
• Serve as case manager: coordinate IEP meetings, evaluations, progress reviews, and communication with teams and families.
• Collaborate with related service providers, specialists, administrators, and support staff to develop comprehensive educational programs.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe learning environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and success.
• Support students’ development of self‑advocacy, executive functioning, self‑regulation, communication, and positive peer relationships.
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and participation in the special education process.
• Utilize evidence‑based instructional practices and interventions to address academic, behavioral, social‑emotional, and functional needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, professional development, and school‑wide initiatives to support student achievement and inclusion.
• Participate in assigned lunch/recess supervision and additional school programming as required.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 or Moderate Disabilities PreK–2.
• Passing scores on relevant MTELs (or ability to meet this requirement early in tenure).
• 2+ years of teaching experience in early childhood or elementary settings.
• Experience working within inclusive or co‑taught classrooms.
• Experience supporting students with developmental, communication, sensory, behavioral, and learning needs.
• Familiarity with IDEA, IEP development, and progress monitoring.
• Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field (preferred).

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Starting Date:
August 19, 2026. Position Type:
Full‑time. Final date to receive applications: posted until filled.