Special Education Teacher 2024-25 (full-time)Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a charter public school that serves students in grades 6-12. Focusing on post-secondary success for all students, CCSC combines high academic and behavioral expectations with an environment of unconditional affection, acceptance, and belonging in which all students can grow and achieve. CCSC seeks dedicated, outstanding, and innovative faculty who are interested in: Joining our diverse and talented team; Contributing to our rigorous academic program and strong school culture;Supporting the schools commitment to anti-racism, equity, and restorative justice, which we aim to live out in our daily practices, policies, and systems; and Learning through professional development that is team-based and includes an extensive focus on equity. CCSC is consistently one of the highest ranking middle/high schools in the greater Boston area.
Please visit www.ccscambridge.org to learn more about our work. This specific position entails supporting special education students in an inclusive setting; and preparing students for success in college and the requisite standard exams - MCAS, SAT, and AP. The precise assignment for this position has yet to be determined and will depend on the qualifications and background of the person to be hired as well as the staffing needs of the school. In addition, the faculty member will serve as an advisor and fulfill all regular duties and commitments required of CCSC staff.A CCSC Special Education Teacher can expect to: Facilitate IEP Team Meetings Write comprehensive, compliant, and relevant IEPs Work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide inclusion services across grade-level content areas in order to meet the needs of students with a wide range of academic, social, and behavior skills and abilities Meet with Grade Level teams to ensure appropriate implementation of accommodations and modifications in general education classroomsRegularly gather and analyze data that informs progress on IEP goalsConduct academic testing for initial and reevaluations and write academic reports Work with school psychologist to interpret evaluationsCollaborate with ancillary providers, including speech language and occupational therapistsWork with a diverse student body from Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding citiesPromote a school-wide culture of respect using the principles of restorative justice Communicate with students families on a regular basisParticipate in myriad forms of professional development as scheduled for all facultyQualifications: Special Education Mild/Moderate license; 5-12 requiredTeaching experience in a similar setting preferredAbility to support or co-teach more than one subject preferredIf not certified in MA, charter school teachers must pass relevant MA teacher tests (MTEL) by the end of their first year at CCSCIf not Sheltered English Immersion endorsed, charter school teachers must earn the endorsement by the end of their first year at CCSC with English Language Learners in any of their coursesCompensation: Salary for this position ranges from $58,763-$81,110 depending on experience and education levelHow to Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Katie OHara, Director of Student Support, at spjobs@ccscambridge.org with the subject line Special Education Teacher.