Special Education (EC) Teacher

Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Maureen Joy Charter School is seeking a Special Education (EC) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Opportunity:

Maureen Joy Charter School is accepting applications from joyful, passionate, creative, and dedicated Special Education Teachers (grades K-8) who are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Our K–8 school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic program and a strong social-emotional foundation that nurtures and challenges each student to grow academically, socially, and personally.

Who You Are:

You are an educator who deeply believes in the power of an excellent education and the potential of every child with a deep commitment to special education. You are passionate about making learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible to all students, and you are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.

In alignment with our mission, we seek educators who are committed to anti-racist principles and who reflect the diverse identities and backgrounds of our school community. We value teachers who not only love teaching but also intentionally foster classrooms that respect, affirm, and celebrate students’ differences.

You are dedicated to supporting students’ intellectual and emotional growth, and this commitment is evident in your teaching practice and mindset. You are reflective, coachable, and eager to receive and apply constructive feedback as part of a collaborative community of educators working together to continuously improve in service of our students.

As a Special Education Teacher, you are adept at creating supportive and effective IEPs that address individual student needs. Your organizational skills ensure meticulous management of Exceptional Children (EC) paperwork, deadlines, and data collection in strict accordance with relevant regulations. As a team player, you are eager to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines to integrate and optimize learning strategies and accommodations for our students. You enjoy partnering with families through facilitating IEP meetings and on-going communication. In alignment with our mission, we are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to anti-racist principles and who represent the diverse identities and backgrounds of our school community. You are coachable and eager to receive and act on constructive feedback to improve your teaching practice. Moreover, you embody our learner aims of being critically conscious, agile, collaborative, and creative.