Special Education Teacher Grades 5-7 (Interim

Position: Special Education Teacher Grades 5-7 (Interim)

Special Education Teacher Grades 5-7 (Interim)

Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (MA) Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (MA) - Easthampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher Grades 5-7 (Interim)
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (MA) Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (MA) - Easthampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5873314
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

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

At the heart of our work is a commitment to cultivating children’s individual voices and a shared respect for one another, our community, and the world around us.
Our mission informs every aspect of our teaching and learning. We are currently seeking a Kindergarten Inclusive Classroom / Special Education Teacher who shares this vision and is excited to contribute to a vibrant, child-centered, and collaborative school community.

Grade 5–7 Special Education Teacher – Position Summary
The Grade 5–7 Special Education Teacher at Hilltown is responsible for providing specialized instruction, individualized support, and case management services to students with disabilities across grades 5 and 6 as well as co-teaching with grade-level teachers and coordinating special education services based on students  individual needs. This educator works closely with classroom teachers, related service providers, families, and school staff to ensure that all students can access the curriculum, participate fully in the school community, and make meaningful progress toward their educational goals.
This role reflects Hilltown’s commitment to inclusive education and responsive support for diverse learners. The co teaching model is essential to Hilltown’s Special Education philosophy. The teacher develops and implements individualized programming in accordance with students’ IEPs, provides targeted intervention and specialized instruction, monitors student progress, and collaborates with educators to support accommodations, modifications, and differentiated learning opportunities within the general education setting.
Responsibilities include direct instruction in individual and small-group settings, co teaching, assessment participation, progress monitoring, consultation with staff and families, IEP development and implementation, and coordination of services to support student success academically, socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and functionally.
We are seeking an educator who brings warmth, flexibility, creativity, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of child development and elementary learning. Successful candidates value inclusion, collaboration, relationship-building, and hands-on learning, and are committed to creating a school experience where all students feel safe, connected, supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 or Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Passing scores on relevant MTELs (or ability to meet this requirement early in tenure)

Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of teaching experience in Middle School setting
Experience working within inclusive or co-taught classrooms
Experience supporting students with a range of 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

Primary Responsibilities
Provide specialized instruction, educational services, and co teaching to students in Grades 5–7 in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and…