K-12th Grade Special Education Teachers (2026-2027) (Boston)

Company: Match Education
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: K-12th Grade Special Education Teachers (2026-2027) Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up to 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare studentsparticularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degreefor success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents. Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school communitythey represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 98% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them: 23% of our students qualify for special education services; 19% of our student body are English Language Learners. Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organizationa staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competentare vital to our goals and mission. Position: Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten to 12th Grade, 2026-2027 Location: Boston, MA Start date: August, 2026 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are accepting applications for Special Education teachers in all grades for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching positions are based at our PreK-5th grade elementary school on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park, our 6th-8th grade middle school on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, and our high school on 100 Poydras St. in Brighton. We dont yet know what our openings will be, but were thrilled to be in touch with you if you are job searching for next year! The salary range for teachers new to Match is $61,812-98,899 and is determined by prior years of full-time teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance. PM20 OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES We make it a high priority to effectively support students with disabilities at Match. Approximately 23% of Match students are on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Special Education Teachers provide instruction and support to students with IEPs. The Special Education Teacher reports to the Special Education Director and is responsible for: - Providing inclusion support and instruction in regular education classes containing IEP students, and when absolutely necessary, teaching separate classes. - Helping to manage the schools Special Education programing including, but not limited to: completion of necessary paperwork and filing, teacher professional development, management of parent and student communication, administration of student testing/screening, and upholding of applicable Department of Elementary and Secondary Education compliance requirements. - Upholding high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there; - Participating actively in Matchs coaching and professional development programming; - Assisting with school programming as needed during non-instructional time; and - Serving as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community QUALIFICATIONS Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants who: - have at least two years of full-time experience as classroom or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting; - can meet teacher certification requirements set by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or can meet the certification requirements within a year of date of hire; - have a desire to continually improve their practice as a teacher by taking and implementing feedback; have a proven record of student success and achievement; - demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION Match Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform. The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, 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. PI2db89fdfef52-38003-39269879

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