Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year.

Seeking certified Special Education Teachers - ADDITIONAL BONUS AVAILABLE (up to $4,000)

About us:

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is a tuition-free public charter academy, providing an academically challenging program in a safe, structured environment. CCSL opened its doors in September 2013 to serve students in K-3. The school has expanded each school year and currently serves students in K-12 as of the 2022-23 school year.

Our mission is to be a provider of top-quality education to a highly diverse student body. CCSL will prepare all students for success in college, equip them with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, and strengthen their civic, ethical, and moral values. CCSL will maintain high standards of efficiency and accountability throughout its operation.

What CCSL is Searching For:

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (CCSL) is searching for an adventure seeker to join our rock star team of educators! Are you dedicated to providing a high quality education choice to the students of Lowell? CCSL has 1,200 students who are patiently waiting for YOU (well, as patiently as a K-12 student can wait...). Hurry! Click that apply button TODAY!

CCSL teachers' primary assignment may be a specific grade level (including homeroom duties) or subject teaching to multiple classes/grades. The Teacher may also be assigned additional non-instructional duties such as proctoring exams, supervising recess or lunch, or leading a club/group/activity.

Do you have a special talent or hobby that you'd like to share with students? Are you a rock star tutor who would like to work with students struggling on certain concepts or subjects? Bring your talents and creativity to CCSL! Our clubs need you!

What CCSL Offers:

A school culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every student will succeed.

CCSL offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including MTRS contributions.

Each classroom at CCSL is outfitted with technology to further enhance your dynamic instruction including 1:1 Chromebooks for students in all grades and Promethean Boards.

What You Will Do: Teach: Infuse your creativity into delivering engaging lessons and ensuring students achieve academic growth. Manage: Apply school and classroom rules consistently and effectively by utilizing preventive discipline techniques, motivating and engaging students, communicating expectations to students clearly, and establishing and maintaining a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. Record: Observe, evaluate, report and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Collaborate: Work with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic struggles and celebrate successes and growth. Commit: Demonstrate commitment to the school community by adhering to school policies and procedures and meeting attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responsibilities: Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students' social and emotional well-being. Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered. Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community. Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and arededicated to professional development and personal growth. The Special Education Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers. The teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge and skills to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. The teacher will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The Special Education Teacher will administer different forms of student assessments and plan their instruction for students based on the data from the assessments. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.

Duties Include: The Special Education Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers. Participate in the pre-referral process of special education Prepare individualized education plans Collaborate with school based related service providers Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs Assess educational needs of students by use of standardized tools, running records and other informal assessments ? Maintain complete records of reevaluation periods, required student documentation and parent communication ? Integrate technology into instruction Provide differentiate instruction to students, as needed Implement school, district and department policies Create and manage effective communication with parents of special education students Communicate with parents professionally and continuously regarding student progress; Implement school and department policies Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in special education preferred Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students Experience working in an urban setting, preferred Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred Experience working with the social/emotional/academic needs of children Knowledge of special education law as it relates to the IEP process and FAPE Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution Required license(s)/MTELs: DESE License: Students with and without Disabilities, 5-12 and must hold SEI Endorsement. Or Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s). Ability to pass all required background checks.