The Special Education Teacher will provide inclusion support and instruction to students with IEPs in regular education classes, and when necessary, in separate classes. Responsibilities also include managing the Special Education programing, which involves paperwork, professional development coordination, communication, testing administration, and ensuring compliance with DESE requirements.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have at least two years of full-time experience as a classroom or special education teacher, preferably in an urban setting, and must meet Massachusetts teacher certification requirements or be able to meet them within one year of hire. Candidates should also demonstrate a belief that all students can succeed, a desire for continuous improvement, a record of student achievement, and strong teamwork abilities.
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 students—particularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degree—for 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 community—they 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.
Match’s 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 organization—a 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 competent—are vital to our goals and mission.
Position
Middle
School
Special
Education
Teacher (2026-2027)
Location:
Boston,
MA
Start date: August, 2026 OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Match is accepting applications for a Middle School Special Education Teacher. This position is based at Match Middle School, 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, MA. The salary range for teachers new to Match is $61,812-98,899 and is determined by the candidate’s 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. We make it a high priority to effectively support students with disabilities at Match. Approximately 20% 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
Benefits
Health insurance
Loan repayment assistance
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 school’s
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 Match’s 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 PM20
Qualifications
Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t 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; 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; believe that all students can and will succeed; 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; and demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work. We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization. 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.
Market context
Massachusetts special education demand remains steady
Middle school special education teachers are typically in steady demand in Massachusetts, especially in districts serving diverse student populations and urban schools. This role is competitive because it requires prior full-time teaching experience, Massachusetts certification or the ability to earn it within a year, and a strong fit for collaborative, student-centered settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of differentiated instruction and family collaboration.
