Special Ed Teacher

Arbor Associates; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Contract-to-hire

Flexible scheduling

Dedicated support

Career development

Resumo da oferta

Arbor Associates is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher for Lancaster, MA, to support students in a year-round Job Readiness Program aligned with IEP goals and transition readiness.

The position is a 40-hour/week contract with potential for permanent placement, offering $38–$48 per hour depending on licensure and experience, plus health, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualificações

• Experience teaching young adults with disabilities.
• Strong communication and crisis management skills.
• Familiarity with IEP goals and transition planning.

Responsabilidades

• Foster a creative, supportive learning environment built on relationships.
• Deliver instruction with lesson plans addressing IEP goals and social skills.
• Coordinate transition activities and links to community resources.
• Provide job coaching for students in volunteer and paid work.
• Build employer relationships and develop on-campus/community job sites.
• Prepare students socially and emotionally for future transitions.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and supervise teacher assistants.
• Maintain records including IEPs, progress, grades, and work permits.
• Take on other responsibilities to ensure program safety and continuity.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Crisis management

Flexibility

Comfort with educational technology

Formação académica

Massachusetts educator certification in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Educational technology tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

1. Job DetailsHeadline: High School Special Education Teacher (Job Readiness Program)Location: Lancaster, MASalary Range: $38 – $48 / hour (dependent on licensure)Employment Type: Contract (with contract-to-hire possibility)Schedule: Monday–Friday, days, 40 hours/week; 12-month position2. DescriptionREASONS TO JOIN ARBOROver 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 optionFlexibility: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.Available to You: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 SCHOOLThe school is a year-round, state-approved therapeutic special education day school in Lancaster, MA serving students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Classes have low student-to-staff ratios, and the curriculum follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, taught through hands-on, project-based instruction with 1:1 devices. Students also attend physical education, health, art, music, and technology electives. High school students earn credit toward local graduation requirements, with transition and career options and credit recovery available.The school integrates education and clinical services in a trauma-informed model. Individual and group counseling and crisis intervention support students’ social, emotional, and problem-solving growth, and the clinical team works closely with classroom staff to apply consistent strategies across every setting. The program emphasizes building on each student’s strengths, helping them develop independence, social competence, and academic achievement.This role supports the school’s Job Readiness Program, helping students prepare for employment, education, and independent living after school.RESPONSIBILITIESFoster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment built on strong relationships and mutual respect.Provide instruction with well-developed lesson plans and materials that address IEP goals, including community-based and social skills instruction.Coordinate student-centered transition activities and links to community resources to support successful outcomes in employment, education, and independent living.Provide job coaching for students in volunteer and paid employment, consulting with employers on strategies and accommodations that support student success.Build employer relationships and develop job sites on campus and in the community.Prepare students socially and emotionally for the transitions ahead of them.Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues and leaders.Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants across multiple settings.Maintain records, including IEPs, progress reports, grades, and work permits.Take on other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity, within the scope of the approved job description.3. Job RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSLicensure / Certification: Massachusetts educator certification in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 required, or eligibility for that certification. [CONFIRM how “eligible” candidates are handled during placement.]Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: Experience teaching young adults with disabilities. Strong communication, cultural competence, crisis management, and flexibility, and comfort working with or learning common technologies.Other: Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required.Physical / Behavioral: [CONFIRM: any client-required physical intervention training or physical demands.]EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTArbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply for its people. Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All interested applicants must be over the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States, and pass a stringent background check, including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF-MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).By submitting this application, you are giving your permission to Arbor Associates to send e-mail and/or SMS texts about career-related opportunities. Message & Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to quit, HELP for help. Message frequency varies. Our privacy policy: https://www.arborstaffing.com/privacy/#ABR2