Special Education Teacher (K-8) 2027-2028
Required skills
- Special Education Teacher
- Student Support Coordinator
- IEP
- 504 plans
- special education teaching license
- anti-racist practices
- high-need subject area
Nice to have
- college graduate
Role summary
Brooke Charter Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher (Student Support Coordinator) for grades K-8 for the 2027-2028 school year. This role involves building strong student relationships, collaborating with colleagues to meet student needs, ensuring accommodations, and developing intervention plans. Responsibilities include participating in IEP and 504 meetings, teaching daily support classes in math, science, life skills, and/or literacy, and potentially overseeing IEP/504 plan development. Candidates need a relevant degree or license, knowledge of special education laws, and at least 2 years of lead teacher experience. A commitment to anti-racist practices and fostering diversity is essential. Salaries range from $74,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience, with additional stipends for high-need subjects.
Who are We?
Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.
What is the Special Education Teacher Role?
As a special education teacher (referred to as a Student Support Coordinator at Brooke), you build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally. You collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student by ensuring accommodations are met and developing intervention plans. To that end, you will take part in IEP and 504 meetings, and participate in professional development throughout the year.
You are a critical member of our instructional team, teaching daily support classes in math, science, life skills, and/or literacy. You may also oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans, and participate in child study team meetings.
Salaries are based on years of special education experience. Candidates who join our team with a license or degree in special education are eligible for competitive salaries, aligned with local districts. The salary range is $74,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience.
Student support coordinators will also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need subject area.
Is This You?
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.
