Christa McAuliffe Charter School is hiring a special education teacher for the start of the 2025-26 school year to work with students in our Therapeutic Support Program, a unique and successful program designed to meet the needs of students who have been challenged to remain regulated and learning in school. We are seeking collaborative individuals talented at building relationships with middle-school-age students 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. ABOUT THE SCHOOL The Christa McAuliffe Charter School's mission is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body, through the expeditionary learning design, 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. McAuliffe is a charter middle school (grades 6-7-8) educating 300 scholars who live in MetroWest: Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Southborough, and Sudbury. We are one of 155 EL Education (EL) schools nation-wide and one of nine EL schools in Massachusetts. ABOUT EL EDUCATION EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) is a national school reform organization operating in 165 schools in 30 states and reaching over 45,000 students. EL partners with schools to improve student achievement through an inquiry and project-based approach. EL schools inspire the motivation to learn, engage teachers and students in new levels of focus and effort, and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning. ABOUT THE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM Now in its second year at McAuliffe, the Therapeutic Support Program is a highly successful, intensive and flexible support model designed for students who have been identified as having a disability, are eligible for special education services (IEP), and have been challenged to remain regulated and learning in school. Students in the TSP are fully mainstreamed in academic classes, and access TSP as needed over the course of the day to learn the academic and social emotional skills that will allow them to succeed in a mainstreamed environment. The TSP is staffed by a School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychologist, Special Education Teacher, and Instructional Aide, and is supported by the Director of Students Services and Director of Culture. RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver specialized middle-school instruction in both inclusion classrooms and a flexible pull-out environment Provide accommodations and modifications to ensure all students are given access to curriculum and instruction Collaborate regularly with both the TSP team and the rest of the McAuliffe team to ensure student success Communicate with families regarding service delivery, student performance and progress Serve as a case manager for group of students. In that capacity, responsibilities include tracking student data, participating in IEP meetings, writing / revising IEPs as needed, and maintaining communication with families. 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 QUALIFICATIONS 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! Previous experience teaching, counseling, or otherwise working with middle school students, ideally students with diverse backgrounds and learning skills Confidence in working with students who have diverse backgrounds and learning needs, and who have emotional or behavioral challenges Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PK-8 or 5-12), or willingness to work towards licensure Experience writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs and writing progress reports Experience communicating regularly with parents/guardians, ideally regarding students with IEPs "People person" who enjoys meeting people and builds relationships with ease including with young people Collaborative, team-player, willing to share the load and ask for help Strong verbal communication skills in English (bilingual Portuguese or Spanish a plus) Organized and able to stay on top of multiple priorities Interest in the school's mission and vision COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The salary for this position is based on educational background and number of years of experience. A salary scale is available upon request McAuliffe contributes 75% of health & dental premiums for individual or family plans and provides short-term disability and life insurance The position contributes to Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS) Time-off benefits include 9 personal days, holidays, and school vacations Optional benefits include vision, dental, 403(b) retirement plan, FSA and Dependent Care Other stipended opportunities may be available DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Christa McAuliffe Charter School (McAuliffe) may not and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness, or any other legally protected status. (M.G.L. c. 71, § 89(m); 603 CMR 1.06(l)). Rather, we are a community committed to cultivating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced. We acknowledge that a team reflecting the diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our community better. To that end, we welcome and encourage diverse applicants to this position.