High School Special Education Teacher

Argosy Collegiate Charter School (ACCS) proudly provides a tuition‑free, college‑preparatory, small‑school environment for scholars to grow, learn, and develop collegiate dispositions and capacities. We offer a wall‑to‑wall early college program open to all learners and focused on transforming college and career readiness for our scholars.

The Special Education Teacher is a multi‑talented, flexible, creative individual committed to Argosy scholars’ success through and beyond college. This role requires knowledge and experience helping scholars with disabilities find academic success, a lens for both immediate needs and post‑secondary preparation, and a strong understanding of compliance to develop accommodations and modifications necessary for scholars to access the curriculum. The teacher prepares for and participates in IEP team meetings and works closely with the Special Education Team Chair, the Director of Student Support, and school administration to ensure an effective, 100% compliant, responsive special education department.

• Teaching experience preferred in an urban or charter school setting with a proven track record for closing the achievement gap; 3+ years of work experience in education (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related content area required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Completion of the required MTELs per DESE requirements
• SEI endorsement by the end of the first year of employment
• Knowledge of special education compliance
• Experience accommodating and modifying curriculum to allow access
• Experience working on teams and collaborating with professionals
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance regulations

• Create and execute rigorous daily lesson plans that align to MA Common Core Frameworks and support scholars toward high levels of academic achievement in co‑taught inclusion settings and small group targeted instruction.
• Utilize a range of data sources to drive instruction, plan for supports and interventions, and develop responsive lesson plans.
• Use a variety of informal and formal assessment methods, including common interim assessments, to measure students’ learning, growth, and progress toward achieving state/local standards.
• Provide varied and differentiated instruction to challenge and motivate scholars to reach their full potential, including innovative use of co‑teaching models with general education and English language teachers.
• Develop comprehensive Individual Education Plans that include clear, measurable goals and creatively meet the unique needs of each scholar.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with scholars, families, and colleagues in ways that exemplify the Argosy Collegiate DREAM values.

• Engage families in a culturally responsive and collaborative manner, ensuring they are welcome and can contribute to the classroom, school, and community’s effectiveness; work with staff to identify and remove barriers such as limited technology or non‑English home language.
• Establish ongoing relationships with community organizations, members, and businesses individually or through district initiatives and partnerships to maximize community contributions for school effectiveness.
• Support educators to identify each student’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including students with disabilities and English learners, and collaborate with families to address student needs using resources within and outside the school.
• Help families understand district and school‑based policies and resources that ensure student learning and achievement through the IEP process.
• Set clear expectations and provide appropriate supports to educators for regular, two‑way, culturally proficient communication with families, demonstrating respect for different home languages, cultures, and values.
• Respond to families’ concerns promptly and support educators to do the same, aiming for equitable solutions in the best interest of students and articulating the rationale for decisions made.
• Chair supportive, productive, and efficient IEP meetings focused on each scholar’s unique needs.
• Collaborate…