Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Special Education Teacher (Maternity Leave Coverage) for grades 5th and 6th to provide targeted instruction and support to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) during a temporary leave period. This role focuses on addressing each student’s unique learning needs while collaborating with staff to ensure access to grade-level curriculum for all learners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students
• Provide direct instruction in one-to-one, small group, and inclusive classroom settings
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with individual student needs as outlined in IEPs
• Modify assignments and homework to support student access and success
• Collaborate with classroom teachers on instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications
• Participate as an active member of the support services team
• Conduct informal assessments to monitor student progress
• Implement and, as needed, update IEP goals and objectives
• Write and maintain IEP documentation reflecting current performance, next steps, and grade-level expectations
• Complete trimester progress reports during the coverage period
• Monitor and support students’ academic, behavioral, and social development
• Communicate regularly with families, including scheduling and facilitating IEP meetings as needed
• Promote student independence by helping students:
  • Identify strengths
  • Recognize areas of need
  • Understand their learning profiles
  • Develop effective learning strategies

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet all timelines in compliance with state and federal regulations during the coverage period
• Maintain organized and up-to-date student records in accordance with guidelines
• Keep communication logs current
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Follow through on supervisor recommendations and required timelines

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure in Moderate Special Needs required

Position Details

• This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave
• Anticipated dates: September 1, 2026- January 31, 2027
• Maximum of 30 hours per week.

Non- Discrimination
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in our school. Banneker prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, homelessness and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Inquiries regarding the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: