Special Education Teacher

Wayside Youth; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training reimbursement

PTO + 3 wellness days

9 paid holidays

Up to 3 weeks vacation first year

Free training & CEUs

Medical benefits

Career development

Job summary

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Framingham Academy. The role focuses on implementing curricula per MA frameworks for grades 6–12, and delivering engaging, differentiated instruction aligned with IEPs.

You will teach in a 220-day setting, maintain safe, supportive classrooms, and participate in ongoing professional development. Bachelor’s is required; Master’s preferred, with relevant licensure and 6+ months classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in education preferred.
• License: Curriculum certification; Moderate Disabilities 5-12 license preferred.
• At least 6 months classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula per MA State Frameworks and Common Core in a 766 approved school for grades 6–12.
• Provide motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220-day setting.
• Differentiate instruction to meet IEPs and learning styles, integrating technology.
• Maintain safe, supportive learning environment and align with best practices.
• Collaborate with staff, attend meetings, and communicate with parents.

Skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Teaching/Coaching

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.

We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.

Special Education Teacher
Framingham Academy

Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00/year depending on license + $5,000 Summer stipend.

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring foracreative and supportive individual to work in ourWayside Academy!We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places valueon healthy work dynamics.

What you will do:

• Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12.
• Responsible for providing challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a220 daysetting.
• Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style.
• Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning.
• Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices.
• Model the school’s academic and social expectations.
• Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary.
• Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings.
• Responsible for keeping in compliance with program and agency policies,standardsand protocols.
• Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP.
• Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary.
• Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program.
• Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate.
• Participate in teacher and staff meeting.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
• Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading.
• Maintain current license in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Ability to work independently (i.e.can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planing).
• Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e.ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned).
• Ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e.able to provide constructive feedback to employees on shift, provide thoughtful and instruction).
• Dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks).

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in education preferred.
• At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.
• License: Curriculum certification held, license in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.

Wewilltrain you in:Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations;Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice,MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.