2026-2027 | MS Dean of Special Education (Maternity Coverage)

About Boston Prep 

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school.   In 2025-2026, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.

Mission

At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth.  We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year.  We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.  

To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success: 

• We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team. 


• We hold high expectations for all students.


• We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.


• We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.


• We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.


• We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.

Values

Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team.  Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families.  They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team’s values:

1. We are mission driven.  


2. Everyone is here for the same reasons. 


3. Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.  


4. We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve. 


5. Staff actions drive student results.

Ideal Candidate

At Boston Prep, we believe that every educator has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career.  You embody the mindset that “kids do well if we believe they can”.

We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to providing our educators with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As Dean of Instructional Supports & Services Middle School (maternity coverage), key responsibilities include:

You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class. 

Leadership & Management

• Manage, develop, and evaluate an exceptional team of special education teachers and paraprofessionals for students with disabilities in an inclusion and partial inclusion setting


• Meet regularly with special educators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to collaborate care for students and to provide coaching and support


• Regularly observe special educators and paraprofessionals


• Provide formal and informal written feedback of instruction, pull-out and push-in support sessions, co-teaching partnerships and materials, accommodations and modifications, and IEP and progress notes feedback and edits


• Collaborate with the Middle School Leadership Team, content Department Chairs, and the Culture Team to ensure students are successful academically and behaviorally within the school setting


• Collaborate with the Culture team and coordinate support for students with disabilities who are placed on a long term suspension or expulsion, including creating their educational plan, service delivery, weekly status reports to families and staff, and re-entry meetings.


• Meet regularly with the Middle School Leadership Team to plan weekly professional development and implement whole staff initiatives


• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students IEPs and 504 plans are being implemented 


• Oversee all aspects of the partial inclusion program, including scheduling, curriculum development, and instructional practices, in partnership with the Senior Director of Special Education and Related Services, 6-12


• Coordinate and lead professional development in partnership with the  Senior Director of Special Education and Related Services, 6-12


• Communicate the philosophy that all students, regardless of disability should be given the opportunity to succeed at the same level as their peers and should be fully expected to do so

Compliance & Accountability

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for students with disabilities in the inclusion and partial inclusion settings


• Help to manage the pre-referral and referral process for students not yet identified as having a disability


• Help to coordinate evaluations necessary for initial or re-evaluations for special education services


• Write or collaborate on writing and editing of IEPs and 504 plans for students who receive support services


• Chair Team meetings and train others on facilitation practices, in partnership with the Compliance Manager


• Oversee provision of services for all students with disabilities


• Partner with the Middle School Leadership Team to ensure all state and district testing accommodations and other requirements are met for students with disabilities

Partnering with Students and Families

• Communicating frequently with students, families, and school leaders around academic and behavioral progress 


• Attending occasional after-school events 

Additional responsibilities of the role include:

Building of School Culture

• Partnering with team members, students and families, to actively uproot racism and inequality in our community  


• Modeling empathy, embodying the mindset that “kids do well if they can” 


• Upholding school and grade level systems and structures with fidelity


• Assuming extracurricular responsibilities, if desired

Maintenance of Organizational Culture

• Actively engaging in one’s learning; seeking and acting on feedback regularly


• Actively pursuing professional development, inside and outside of the school


• Collaborating with other teachers and school leaders to advance the school’s mission

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree with Masters preferred 


• Massachusetts licensure in Special Education, teaching or administrator, servicing students in middle and secondary grades is required grades 6-12

Physical Demands and Work Environmental Factors:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.


• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds.


• Capacity to use a computer and other classroom technology.


• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards


• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is annualized at $110,722 - 114,737 (for the estimated 5 month contract $46,314 - $47,807).  Final compensation will be based on years of experience. More specific compensation information can be shared upon request. 

Length of Contract

This role is a temporary role to cover a maternity leave with an estimated length of 20 weeks. The assignment may be extended or renewed based on organizational  needs and performance.

For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonprep.org. 

One Mission.  One Team.  One School.  We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.