High School Science SPED Teacher - Trauma-Informed

NFI Massachusetts, Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher – High School Science to provide academic instruction and individualized services within a Department of Mental Health funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Massachusetts.

The role requires knowledge of the Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks and the ability to differentiate instruction in a therapeutic, structured educational setting; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and active

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education Teacher License – Moderate Disabilities (5–12) preferred
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in High School Science required
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks
• Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic educational practices

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group science instruction aligned with Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
• Modify curriculum and instructional strategies to support diverse learning profiles
• Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based instructional practices
• Integrate social-emotional learning and executive functioning supports into instruction
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
• Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical providers, and residential staff to support student success
• Participate in crisis prevention and intervention training and multidisciplinary team meetings

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Trauma-informed

Job description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher – High School Science to provide academic instruction and individualized services within a Department of Mental Health funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Massachusetts.

The role requires knowledge of the Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks and the ability to differentiate instruction in a therapeutic, structured educational setting; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and active