Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School·Boston, Massachusetts
The Learning Specialist will design and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum while providing targeted interventions and individualized instruction to students with diverse learning needs. They are also responsible for developing IEPs, conducting educational assessments, and maintaining strong partnerships with families through regular communication and advisory meetings.
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) is a tuition-free, public charter school offering a rigorous, college preparatory program in Grades 5-12 to 540 students from Boston.
For 25 years, APR has empowered diverse learners (90% students of color; 11% English Learners; 25% on IEPs) of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential through high-quality academic and enrichment programs to promote college and career exploration, cultural immersion, and community service.
Our supportive and inclusive community actively counters patterns of inequity through dynamic learning partnerships between staff, students, and families.
This work is grounded in the vision that all students graduate with a focused mind and a big heart, having the critical thinking, mastery of academic and social skills and a deep sense of self and others to joyfully pursue post-secondary education, careers, and civic life based on their passions and interests.
Our 570+ alumni have a six-year college graduation rate of 70% - double the national average of their demographic peers.
We believe that exceptional student outcomes are the result of excellent teaching and teamwork. Teachers and staff who thrive at APR are driven, passionate educators who love kids, are dedicated to their craft, embrace feedback, and constantly push themselves and their peers to learn and grow. This position will perform a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:
APR is committed to a diverse workplace and to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law (“protected class status”).
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
For more information, please visit our website at www.pacrim.org [http://www.pacrim.org/]
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and possess or be eligible for Massachusetts teacher licensure, including passing the MTEL exams. A minimum of two years of teaching experience in a similar demographic setting is preferred, along with an SEI endorsement.
Market context
High school special education teachers in Massachusetts are often sought for therapeutic private day school settings, where collaboration, behavior support, and individualized instruction are central to the role. This position is competitive for candidates with Massachusetts Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 certification or eligibility, plus experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm the school’s support package before applying.
