Special Education Teacher

May Institute; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance for Master’s

Job summary

May Center School in Norwood, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom for students with autism and developmental disabilities. The role offers a competitive salary and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with immediate access to a multidisciplinary team of BCBAs, speech therapists, OTs, and other specialists on site.

Key responsibilities include designing and delivering individualized education programs, using data to guide instruction, and collaborating with a supportive team

Qualifications

• Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate or Severe Special Education (current or in progress).
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or related field required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized instruction for students with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Lead IEP development and translate goals into daily classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, speech therapists, OTs, and other specialists as a team.
• Maintain data-driven instruction and ongoing assessment to refine teaching.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Empathy

Patience

Creativity

Education

Massachusetts teaching license: Moderate/Severe

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher

May Center School, Norwood MA

Full-Time | $65,000-$94,000 | $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Join a team where teachers never teach alone. As a Special Education Teacher at May Institute, a recognized leader in special education and autism care, you'll lead a classroom for students with autism and developmental disabilities: no ABA experience required, just a passion for every child's potential. You'll deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction, backed by immediate access to BCBAs, speech therapists, OTs, and other specialists, all under one roof and invested in your success.

Why Join Us?

• Lead With Purpose: design and deliver Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), translating goals into real, daily classroom instruction and using student data to refine your teaching along the way.
• You're Never on Your Own: when you need support, your colleagues show up. BCBAs, speech therapists, OTs, and specialists work alongside you as one team.
• Earn Your Master's With Us: study through May's partnerships with local universities alongside fellow May colleagues, with up to full tuition coverage for a Master's in Severe Special Education.
• Licensure, Fully Supported: we cover the cost of maintaining your license, with no need to take time off for required coursework, plus MTEL prep support.
• A Career That Moves: clear pathways from instructor to lead teacher to clinical and administrative roles, with multiple promotions possible in your first few years.
• Work That Rewards You: competitive pay that progresses faster than public schools, protected daily prep time, small class sizes, and no out-of-pocket classroom expenses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays and a floating birthday holiday; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; a dependent care FSA; and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program. See the full list at mayinstitute.org/careers/benefits.

Why May?

• A Proven Leader in the Field: for more than 70 years, May Institute has been breaking new ground in special education and transforming lives. You're joining an organization with a long, proven track record, not a startup still figuring things out.
• Mentorship That Helps You Grow: learn from experienced BCBAs, clinicians, and administrators, with paid training, certifications, and leadership development that keep you at the forefront of evidence-based practice in special education and ABA.
• A Career, Not Just a Classroom: many of our teachers grow into lead teacher, curriculum, and program leadership roles across May's schools.
• Impact You Can See: the wins here are small and daily: a skill mastered, a goal met, a family's relief. You'll see it happen in your own classroom.

What You Bring

• Massachusetts teaching license in Moderate or Severe Special Education, current or in progress
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field required; Master's preferred
• Full training provided, so prior ABA experience isn't necessary
• A collaborative mindset and comfort partnering with a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy, patience, creativity, and a genuine commitment to individualized student growth