Special Ed Science Teacher

Arbor Associates; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision

Contract-to-hire

Flexible schedule

Diverse assignments

Dedicated support

24/7 support

Transparent communication

Supportive culture

Tailored training

Career development

Job summary

Arbor Associates is seeking a High School Science Teacher for a Lancaster, MA classroom on a contract basis with the potential for conversion to a permanent position. The role runs Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly, with compensation at $38–$48 per hour depending on licensure and experience.

The school is a state‑approved therapeutic day program serving students with multiple disabilities, offering education and clinical services in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Create a differentiated science curriculum and deliver instruction that supports students’ ability to access the academic program, aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Recognize each student’s unique qualities and build them into lessons and projects.
• Run a classroom that meets students’ needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluate students’ specific educational needs in science, and develop educational plans and programs to meet them.
• Produce formal and informal science assessments for each student.
• Help develop IEP goals, and provide the instruction students need to meet their science goals.
• Participate in team and treatment team meetings involving students in your classroom.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the program’s Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and build a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, teacher team meetings, and professional development days, and carry out team goals.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for students and a positive team member with all program staff and outside collaterals.
• Take on other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity, within the scope of the approved job description.

Responsibilities

• Create a differentiated science curriculum and deliver instruction that supports students’ ability to access the academic program, aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Recognize each student’s unique qualities and build them into lessons and projects.
• Run a classroom that meets students’ needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluate students’ specific educational needs in science, and develop educational plans and programs to meet them.
• Produce formal and informal science assessments for each student.
• Help develop IEP goals, and provide the instruction students need to meet their science goals.
• Participate in team and treatment team meetings involving students in your classroom.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the program’s Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and build a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, teacher team meetings, and professional development days, and carry out team goals.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for students and a positive team member with all program staff and outside collaterals.
• Take on other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity, within the scope of the approved job description.

Job description

Headline: High School Science Teacher

Location: Lancaster, MA

Salary Range: $38 – $48 / hour (dependent on licensure)

Employment Type: Contract (with contract-to-hire possibility)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, days; 40 hours per week

Reasons to Join Arbor

Over 45 Years of Experience — With decades of experience, we know how to support our staff and help them succeed in the programs they serve.

• Compensation: Competitive Pay: $38–$48/hour based on licensure and experience.
• Benefits: Eligible employees receive access to health, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Flexibility: Contract with Contract-to-Hire Possibility: Start with a contract assignment, with the possibility of moving to a permanent placement.
• Flexible Scheduling: We understand life is dynamic, and we’re here to support your needs.
• Diverse Assignments: We partner with hundreds of programs across behavioral health, education, and allied healthcare, offering you a wide range of future opportunities.
• Dedicated Support: You’ll have a dedicated Arbor point of contact at every stage of working with us.
• 24/7 Availability: Our team is on call around the clock to support you.
• Transparent Communication: Prompt, clear communication so you’re never left in the dark.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Our field associates are the most important part of our team.
• Tailored Training: We ensure our associates are appropriately prepared for the programs they support.
• Growth: Performance Reviews: Regular feedback and reviews to help you grow professionally.
• Career Pathing / Development: For reliable, dedicated individuals, we offer opportunities for further training and certifications, opening doors to higher-paying positions.

About the School

The school is a state‑approved therapeutic special education day school in Lancaster, MA serving students with multiple disabilities, including social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs. It provides both educational and clinical services, with a curriculum and support structure designed to help students reach milestones such as graduation, the move to post‑secondary education or vocational opportunities, or a return to public school. The school is small by design, creating individualized learning opportunities and a community of learners for students who have often struggled to feel connected to school. The Science Teacher is a key member of the educational team within a therapeutic setting, applying functional and academic instruction and working with colleagues to track each student’s progress against treatment plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Create a differentiated science curriculum and deliver instruction that supports students’ ability to access the academic program, aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Recognize each student’s unique qualities and build them into lessons and projects.
• Run a classroom that meets students’ needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluate students’ specific educational needs in science, and develop educational plans and programs to meet them.
• Produce formal and informal science assessments for each student.
• Help develop IEP goals, and provide the instruction students need to meet their science goals.
• Participate in team and treatment team meetings involving students in your classroom.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the program’s Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and build a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, teacher team meetings, and professional development days, and carry out team goals.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for students and a positive team member with all program staff and outside collaterals.
• Take on other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity, within the scope of the approved job description.