Special Education Teacher

TrulyHired; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Glenhaven Academy in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializing in trauma-informed care for adolescents. The successful candidate will create structured lesson plans, build relationships with students, and support their academic and life skills development.

This position offers a salary range of $52,000 to $94,000, along with benefits including a bilingual bonus, professional license reimbursement, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be licensed or eligible for waiver by the Massachusetts DESE.
• Maintains a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement structured lesson plans.
• Build therapeutic rapport with students.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team.

Skills

Ability to provide physical interventions

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Experience with grades 5-12

Education

Licensure for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join Glenhaven Academy, a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma‑informed care. The role involves creating and implementing structured lesson plans, building therapeutic rapport, and supporting students’ academic and life skills development.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement structured lesson plans.
• Build therapeutic rapport with students.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to provide academic services.
• Attend meetings with families, collaterals, and other teams to address students’ academic needs.
• Help students develop life skills and a sense of self for future success.

Compensation and Benefits

• $52,000 to $94,000 per year.
• $2,000 bilingual bonus for speaking a second language other than English.
• Reimbursement for professional license fees such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, and others.
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) matched up to $800 per year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year and discounted rates at partner institutions.
• Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year, and additional leave thereafter.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be licensed or be eligible to be waived by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and/or Secondary Education licensure.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license (transporting students is required).
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Ability to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalation techniques.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.