Special Education Teacher - High School

Job Summary Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic, and experienced special education teacher to be part of the high school instructional team. This educator is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports all students and brings a passion for supporting and implementing best instructional practices, wraparound student support services, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment. Candidates must have a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and be ready to teach in and be part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school. Major Responsibilities Provides specialized instruction for high school students. Provides inclusion support within content‑area classrooms. Develops and writes Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with the IEP team. Manages a caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans. Chairs IEP meetings (annual reviews) for students on caseload. Maintains compliance with IDEA regulations. Works collaboratively with Grade Level Teams to plan for instruction. Completes required assessments for initial and 3‑year re‑evaluations. Qualifications Dedication to the Sizer School mission. Knowledge of best practices in special education instruction and assessment. Knowledge of curriculum design and Massachusetts Frameworks. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Highly qualified to teach in the assignment area. MA DESE License with SEI Endorsement preferred; mandatory within the first year of employment. Experience working with a diverse population of students. Innovative team player with abundant energy and proven history of service. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background check. Job Details Job ID: 5753015 Position Type: Full‑time Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer Sizer School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Contact Information Nicole Lawrence, Director of Special Education & ELL 500 Rindge Road Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr