Anticipated - Special Education Teacher - Charter Middle School

Anticipated Opening
- Special Education Teacher
- Charter Middle School

Christa McAuliffe Charter School – Framingham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5894753

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

MISSION

The mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body an intense commitment to self and community, the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve those standards.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The Christa McAuliffe Charter School (mcauliffecharter.org) is an EL Education (eleducation.org) school for 340 scholars in grades 6-8 with a hands‑on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. The school is committed to ensuring that all students grow as learners and as ethical people through meaningful work and a strong community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Christa McAuliffe Charter School seeks a Special Education teacher. We are seeking individuals who are talented at building relationships with middle‑school‑age students and who are prepared to support and deliver instruction in an inclusion classroom setting with students who have a variety of learning skills and challenges.

Whether you have several years of teaching experience or only one, if you enjoy working with middle‑school‑age students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs, you’re a candidate for this position! We’re prepared to provide support to individuals newer to teaching, with coaching support available. We do need to hire special educators who are prepared to serve as IEP case managers. This responsibility requires experience in writing and managing Individualized Education Programs and engaging in regular communication with families.

• Deliver specialized instruction in an inclusion classroom, a sub‑separate classroom, and/or a learning center
• Use formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Assess student progress toward IEP goals and use data to plan instruction
• Communicate with families regarding service delivery, student performance, and progress
• Develop IEPs for special education students and facilitate annual IEP meetings
• Ensure that records for each student are up to date, organized, and contain necessary progress notes & assessments
• Participate in a bi‑weekly consultation meeting with the grade‑level teaching team to review student progress
• Provide accommodations and modifications to ensure all students are given access to curriculum and instruction
• Meet and plan regularly with team teachers, including collaborating with colleagues to create engaging lessons
• Use teaching methods that guide students to engage in critical thinking and inquiry
• Use instructional techniques that engage all scholars in learning
• Participate in day and overnight fieldwork, including camping trips; support coordination, as needed
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including observations and feedback from an instructional coach
• Implement positive behavioral systems to effectively manage the classroom and uphold school wide expectations
• Lead or co‑lead an advisory crew of about 12 students; facilitate daily check‑ins, discussions, team‑building activities, social‑emotional learning lessons, and preparation for student‑led conferences
• Serve as an active member of the McAuliffe Community by attending evening events such as celebrations of learning

McAuliffe is committed to cultivating a community that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives; A diverse team allows us to serve our community better. If you are not sure that you meet all of the qualifications, but you are interested in the position, we encourage you to apply!

• Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK‑8 or 5‑12)
• Qualifications for Special Educator Prepared to Manage IEP Cases
• Previous experience teaching, counseling, or otherwise working with middle school students, ideally students with diverse backgrounds and learning skills
• Con…