Boston Renaissance Charter School·Boston, Massachusetts
The teacher provides specifically designed instruction to special education students in a substantially separate classroom to ensure equal educational opportunities. Key duties include writing IEPs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with related service providers and families.
Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School?
The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training.
What do we believe about our students?
At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach.
What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion?
At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity.
What do we believe about our staff?
At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice.
Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well-being.
Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are
dedicated to professional development and personal growth.
The Special Education Substantially Separate Classroom Teacher will assist special education students with specifically designed instruction, so that they may access the same education opportunity as their non-special education peers.
The teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge and skills to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner.
He or she will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students.
The Special Education Substantially Separate Classroom Teacher will administer different forms of student assessments and plan their instruction for students based on the data from the assessments.
Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.
Duties and Responsibilities: include:
Write and adhere to lesson plans in accordance with the Massachusetts State Standards;
Support implementation of school-wide performance standards and instructional methods;
Implement core curriculum in accordance with grade level programs, pacing schedules and specific instructional model;
Attend grade level meetings and support activities and goals of the teaching team;
Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs;
Complete progress reports and report cards in a timely manner and conduct progress report conferences with families/guardians;
Integrate technology into instruction;
Participate in the pre-referral process of special education (Child Study Team);
Assess educational needs of students by use of standardized tools (Woodcock Johnson, WIAT, Key Math), running records and other informal assessments;
Prepare individualized education plans (IEPs);
Attend IEP TEAM meetings as needed;
Maintain complete records of reevaluation periods, required student documentation and parent communication;
Collaborate with school based related service providers (Speech, OT, School Psychologists);
Provide differentiated instruction to students;
Support on-going professional interactions among all staff members;
Communicate positively and objectively with all members of the staff;
Communicate with parents professionally and continuously regarding student progress;
Implement school, district and department policies.
MA teacher license in Severe Disabilities, Pre K - 8
Meet federal requirements under NCLB and meet the highly qualified status
Three or more years of classroom teaching experience
Experience working with the social/emotional/academic needs of children
Knowledge of special education law as it relates to the IEP process and FAPE
Master’s degree in special education preferred
Candidates must hold a MA teacher license in Severe Disabilities (Pre K-8) and have at least three years of classroom teaching experience. A Master's degree in special education is preferred.
Market context
Classroom teacher openings in Massachusetts are often driven by school staffing needs, student support priorities, and subject-area coverage. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong communication, classroom management, and the ability to meet state and district expectations; in this listing, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save candidates research time. Before applying, review the certification, schedule, and any required documentation to confirm you meet the posted qualifications.