Special Education Teacher (SY25-26)

Special Education Inclusion Teacher (SY25-26)Grade Level: K1-8Start Date: August 2025Locations: Dorchester About UP Education NetworkUP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the opening its doors in 2010 UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester serving over 1300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. Teaching at UP Education NetworkUP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula deliver engaging lessons and support all students on the path to and through college. Desired Skills and Characteristics of an UP TeacherA deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their familiesAn unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our studentsAn eagerness to set ambitious challenging and tangible goals and a relentless drive to achieve themA capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challengesQualificationsA strong belief in UP Education Networks core values: Teamwork Integrity Growth Engagement and ResilienceBackground in and knowledge of Special Education Experience with co-teaching preferredBachelors degree is required Masters degree is preferredA valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 OR Moderate Disabilities 5-12 depending on grade level and SEI endorsementCurrent authorization to work in the United States A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Compensation and BenefitsUP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academys host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant unions collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district you will receive the same access to personal and sick days health insurance and dental insurance as others within your union. Working at UP Education NetworkWe know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students. At UP your career is shaped by:Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools and to rapidly unlock the potential of these studentsTalented mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic dedicated and willing to do whatever it takes to put every student on the path to collegeCollaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practiceConsistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. The entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year kick-started by extensive training in August. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore we have a responsibility to recruit retain develop and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative mission-driven team.