Who are We? Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways. What is the Special Education Teacher Role? As a special education teacher (referred to as a Student Support Coordinator at Brooke), you build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally. You collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student by ensuring accommodations are met and developing intervention plans. To that end, you will take part in IEP and 504 meetings, and participate in professional development throughout the year. This position is a critical member of the instructional team, responsible for teaching daily support classes in math, science, life skills, and literacy. Additional responsibilities may include drafting, implementing, and maintaining IEPs and 504 plans, as well as participating in child study team meetings. A working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is required. Salaries are based on years of special education experience. Candidates who join our team with a license or degree in special education are eligible for competitive salaries, aligned with local districts. The salary range is $74,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience. Student support coordinators will also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need subject area. Is This You? • You’ve earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or hold a special education teaching license • You have a working knowledge of federal and state special education laws • You have a general knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) • You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures. Read more about how we are working on this at Brooke here. • After at least 2 years as a lead teacher, you know the importance of building a joyful classroom culture where students are held to high behavioral and academic expectations. See what this looks like in action at Brooke here • You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues • You are able to start immediately The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.