Special Education Teacher

Onward Edu; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Diverse placement options network

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Personalized recruiter support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Onward Edu client in Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support behavior support classrooms in Worcester County for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is on-site at a school location and serves students needing a highly structured learning environment.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction and classroom support for students with emotional or behavioral disorders, implementing structured behavioral interventions, teaching coping strategies and social skills,

Qualifications

• Special education teaching background appropriate for working with students with emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Ability to implement structured behavioral interventions in a classroom setting.
• Experience supporting student coping strategies and social skills development.
• Familiarity with PBIS and/or other evidence-based behavioral methods.
• Ability to work effectively with students whose behavioral needs impact learning in less-structured environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and classroom support for students with emotional or behavioral disorders in a structured setting.
• Implement structured behavioral interventions to help students access learning successfully.
• Teach and reinforce coping strategies that support student self-regulation and participation.
• Build and support student social skills through consistent routines and guided practice.
• Apply PBIS or other evidence-based behavioral approaches to promote positive student behavior.

Skills

PBIS familiarity

Structured behavioral interventions

Coping strategies & social skills

Education

Special education background

Job description

Join our client for the 2026-2027 school year as a Special Education Teacher supporting behavior support classrooms in Worcester County, Massachusetts. This opportunity is based on-site at a school location and focuses on serving students who need a highly structured learning environment.

Position Details: Special Education Teacher

Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 06/2027
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Grade Levels: 3rd - 5th
Location: on site
School Year: 2026-2027

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and classroom support for students with emotional or behavioral disorders in a structured setting.
• Implement structured behavioral interventions to help students access learning successfully.
• Teach and reinforce coping strategies that support student self-regulation and participation.
• Build and support student social skills through consistent routines and guided practice.
• Apply PBIS or other evidence-based behavioral approaches to promote positive student behavior.

Special Education Teacher Qualifications:

• Special education teaching background appropriate for working with students with emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Ability to implement structured behavioral interventions in a classroom setting.
• Experience supporting student coping strategies and social skills development.
• Familiarity with PBIS and/or other evidence-based behavioral methods.
• Ability to work effectively with students whose behavioral needs impact learning in less-structured environments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.