Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans. This position plays a vital role in ensuring every student has access to the specialized instruction, accommodations, and encouragement needed to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect instructional support in alignment with each student’s IEP or 504 Plan.
Establish clear, measurable objectives for lessons and communicate them effectively to students.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies, including phonics, multi-sensory methods, and targeted repetition—to support skill development in language, cognition, motor coordination, and memory.
Deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning styles and needs.
Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment consistent with the school-wide behavior model.
Accurately maintain service logs, lesson plans, and student data in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Serve as case manager and primary contact for assigned students.
Actively participate in IEP/504 meetings, progress reporting, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Partner with families, general education teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure cohesive educational planning.
Assist with state and district assessments as required.
Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in special education.
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in special education or related field preferred.
Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Special Education (or eligibility) required.
SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement required.
Strong knowledge of IEP/504 development, compliance, and implementation.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students.
Experience in a charter school or high-expectation academic environment is a plus.
Why Join Mystic Valley?
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is among the top-performing public schools in Massachusetts and the nation. We offer a mission-driven, academically rigorous environment where teachers and staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students every day.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or veteran status.