Middle School Special Education Teacher

RFK; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan with generous employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A therapeutic private special education day school is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher to foster a creative and supportive learning environment. The role involves preparing students academically and socially, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet their educational needs. Candidates must have an MA teacher certification for Moderate Disabilities (K-8 or 5-12) and demonstrate effective communication and cultural competence. This is a 12-month, benefited position with competitive incentives and generous benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
• Cultural competence to work with students from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
• Excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for students.
• Prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for transitions.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to meet educational needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural competence

Creative thinking

Crisis management

Education

MA teacher certification: Moderate Disabilities K‑8 or 5‑12

Tools

Common technologies

Job description

Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher

Location: Lancaster, MA

Job Id: 629

# of Openings: 1

Who We Are

The RFK Community Alliance is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and learning disabilities. Our educational and related services support students in reaching milestones such as graduation, the transition to post‑secondary educational or vocational opportunities, or a return to their local school district. We strive to ensure that each of our students is Connected, Capable, and Healthy so that when they leave us, they are well‑positioned to experience sustained and meaningful well‑being over the course of their lives.

Who You Are

You are a compassionate, collaborative, and resourceful educator who is committed to supporting and empowering students in our year‑round, therapeutic private special education day school. You want to teach in a learning environment that has an academically challenging curriculum, a philosophy that builds on individual student strengths, and a MA an emphasis on seeing students succeed. You understand the importance of trauma‑responsive practices, and you support every student every day with unconditional positive regard. You are an educator who seeks out opportunities to learn, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues.

What You Will Do

Educators are a vital part of our team approach to supporting the students we proudly serve. They collaborate with other staff to build a safe and supportive classroom community that recognizes and values each student’s unique strengths and challenges. Our teachers implement lessons that meet grade‑level academic standards aligned with the DESE Curriculum Frameworks, creating engaging instructional content to support our students in accessing academics.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for students by building strong relationships and mutual respect.
• Prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for the transitions ahead of them.
• Help students learn how to be self‑disciplined and respectful contributors to their classroom, family, and community.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of colleagues and leaders and evaluate student‑specific educational needs and develop and implement plans to meet them.
• Assume other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants across multiple settings.

Qualifications

• MA teacher certification: Moderate Disabilities K‑8 or 5‑12.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
• Cultural competence to work with students from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
• Excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong creative thinking, flexibility, and crisis management skills.
• Comfort working with or learning common technologies.

Work Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday, days; 12‑month, benefited position.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

$2,500 Sign‑On Incentive!

This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign‑On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

To apply for this position, please click on Middle School Special Education Teacher. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

Keywords: Special Education, Teacher, Teaching, IEP, Special needs, Autism, Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Curriculum development, Education, SPED