High School Math Teacher - Special Education

Assabet Valley Collaborative; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% health insurance premiums covered

Health Savings Account contributions

Participation in MA State Retirement

Job summary

Assabet Valley Collaborative is seeking a High School Math & Science Special Education Teacher for Orchard Street Academy in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have a Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities and experience working with neurodiverse adolescents. Responsibilities include teaching varied math and science classes, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, and utilizing instructional technology. Competitive benefits offered include health insurance coverage and participation in state retirement systems.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure required in relevant content area.
• Strong foundation in social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices.
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school math and science classes aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement interdisciplinary learning projects.
• Utilize technology to strengthen student engagement.

Skills

Instructional technology skills

Team collaboration

Social-emotional learning

Trauma-informed practices

Experience with neurodiverse adolescents

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5th-12th grade

Mathematics 8th-12th licensure

Science domain 8th-12th licensure (Chemistry, Biology, etc.)

Job description

High School Math & Science Special Education Teacher for our Therapeutic Day School, Orchard Street Academy.

• Do you see math and science in everything?
• Do you believe learning in STEM can change lives?
• Do you get excited by project-based learning?
• Do you want to work somewhere doing school differently?

Orchard Street Academy (OSA) is Assabet Valley Collaborative’s therapeutic middle and high school for students with a range of social‑emotional and learning needs.

Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC) is an educational service agency in Metrowest/Central Massachusetts. Our services include school programs, wraparound services, transportation services, professional development, cooperative purchasing, and consulting. We use a shared leadership model to engage stakeholders across the organization in learning, leading, designing, and decision‑making.

Math/Science Teacher Role Overview

We are looking for a teacher who serves as a leader and a learner; a team member who is flexible, resourceful, and thrives in a fast‑paced, non‑traditional, collaborative environment. We seek team members who demonstrate a learning mindset and ability to receive feedback, self‑reflect, and adapt. The teacher will effectively facilitate the learning of others by pushing their thinking, building their skills, and sparking their self‑reflection and curiosity. We want a highly skilled educator passionate about supporting school‑wide growth, including cross‑curricular project‑based learning and co‑teaching.

JOB‑Specific Details

• Prep per day.
• Teach 4‑5 varied year‑long high school math and science classes aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks; content may change annually based on student needs.
• Teach 1‑2 varied semester‑long high‑interest electives that reflect personal passions, hobbies, expertise, or interests.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement departmental and interdisciplinary learning projects and initiatives.
• Utilize instructional technology and assistive technology to strengthen student engagement and support differentiation.
• Design and implement curriculum to meet the personalized learning needs of students through individual, small, and whole‑group instruction.
• Foster the skills for students to become problem solvers and independent decision‑makers.
• Balance high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.
• Partner with families/caretakers.
• Collaborate to develop IEP goals and monitor and document progress on goals.
• Partner with paraeducators toward effective curriculum development and implementation of IEP accommodations.
• Utilize assessments and student learning data to measure progress and make adjustments to instruction.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school environment.
• Participate and engage in professional development, school‑wide initiatives, and community events.

The ideal candidate will possess or demonstrate the following

• Belief in the inherent brilliance of our students and their families.
• Strong instructional technology skills.
• Ability to thrive within a team while also being able to work independently.
• Strong foundation in social‑emotional learning, trauma‑informed, healing‑centered, or restorative practice, and/or cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to engage with conflict or discomfort as opportunities for learning.
• Experience teaching neurodiverse adolescents in a variety of formats.
• Expertise/experience in special education.
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a school van is a plus.

Qualification Required

Massachusetts DESE licensure required in Moderate Disabilities 5th‑12th grade (preferred), or in one of the following content areas – Mathematics 8th‑12th; a Science domain 8th‑12th (Chemistry, Biology, Earth & Space Science, Physics, or Tech/Engineering). Dual licensure is highly desired.

Schedule

185‑day schedule. Reporting hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Summer hours are also available, but not required.

Physical Demands

This is an active position that requires frequent physical movement to meet the needs of our students. Staff will receive training to physically intervene as needed per AVC Physical Restraint protocol, policy, and applicable regulations.

Competitive Benefits Include

• Compensation is competitive within public school educators (salary schedule with steps and lanes).
• School year (185 days) with additional summer hours available at additional compensation.
• 75% health insurance premiums are covered by AVC.
• High deductible Health Insurance Plan + Health Savings Account (AVC contributes 50% of deductible into your HSA).
• Participation in MA State Retirement or Teachers Retirement pension systems.
• Voluntary benefits: Health Savings Account, Life, Short‑term, Long‑term Insurance, and Dental Insurance.