2026-27 Special Education Teacher

Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School is seeking an experienced and dedicated special education teacher to join our growing team in Worcester, MA. We are looking for a skilled educator who brings deep knowledge of special education law and practice, writes strong IEPs, and knows how to build a team around a student. We welcome culturally competent candidates with experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students across a range of disability categories. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of our community. Who We Are WCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K–8 community. We launched with kindergarten and have added a grade every year since — this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. This is a school where every student is expected to do meaningful, high-quality work — and our special education team is central to making that possible. We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Our school day is longer than a traditional district schedule, our expectations are high, and we ask everyone on our team to go beyond the boundaries of a job description when students need it. Special education at WCA is not a peripheral function — it is core to who we are. If that excites you, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do IEP Development and Implementation Write clear, legally compliant, and educationally meaningful IEPs that reflect each student's individual strengths, needs, and goals Implement IEPs with fidelity across both inclusion and pull-out/self-contained settings, ensuring that accommodations and modifications are consistently applied Monitor student progress toward IEP goals, adjust supports as needed, and communicate progress clearly to families and team members Attend IEP meetings with professionalism, data, clarity, and genuine family partnership Maintain accurate and organized special education records and documentation in compliance with state and federal requirements Instruction and Student Support Deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction in both inclusion and self-contained settings across grades K–7 Collaborate closely with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach, ensuring students with IEPs have meaningful access to grade-level content and Learning Expeditions Use data — including iReady, MCAS, and progress monitoring tools — to inform instruction and track student growth Apply evidence-based practices and interventions matched to individual student needs Create a learning environment that is structured, supportive, and high-expectation for all students Instructional Aide Leadership Provide clear, ongoing direction and guidance to instructional aides working with students on your caseload Build aides' capacity to support students effectively and consistently, both in and out of the classroom Model best practices for working with students with disabilities and give constructive, specific feedback to paraprofessional staff Foster a team approach to student support where aides feel informed, valued, and equipped Collaboration and Community Partner with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families as a core member of each student's team Communicate proactively and compassionately with families, centering their knowledge of their child and building trust across cultural and linguistic differences Contribute to school-wide culture and initiatives, bringing the same investment to the broader community as to your caseload Take on responsibilities beyond your direct role as needed, showing up as a flexible and mission-aligned member of our team What You Bring Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; Master's degree in Special Education preferred Massachusetts DESE license in Special Education (or eligibility for licensure) Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement (or willingness to obtain) Demonstrated experience writing high-quality, legally compliant IEPs Strong working knowledge of IDEA, state special education regulations, and the IEP process Experience delivering instruction in both inclusion and pull-out/self-contained settings Experience supervising, directing, or mentoring paraprofessionals or instructional aides Comfort using data to drive instruction and monitor IEP goal progress Experience working with English Language Learners and students across a range of disability categories A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trust with families, colleagues, and students Persistence, flexibility, and a genuine belief that every student is capable of high-quality work Full-time Salary commensurate with experience; $52,562-$81,004 Interested candidates should apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7 (you may need to copy & paste)

Salary : $52,562 - $81,004