Special Education Teacher Department of Corrections Shirley

COLLABORATIVE for Educational Services; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent schedule

1:1 with students

Instructional coaches

Work-life balance

Phone-free classrooms

Professional development

Job summary

Collaborative for Educational Services is seeking a part-time Special Education Teacher for the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, MA. The position provides education to two students, four hours per week in two two-hour sessions, with sessions scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 9 to 11 AM.

We value trauma-informed instruction, collaboration with coaches, and a strong commitment to equitable, student-centered education.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Moderate Disabilities (5-12).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience or strong interest in supporting at-risk youth in alternative settings.
• Trauma-informed approach to instruction and collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to equitable, student-centered education.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational services to two students at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (Shirley, MA).
• Deliver four hours of teaching per week, split into two two-hour sessions.
• Work 1:1 with students and collaborate with instructional coaches.
• Maintain a consistent schedule with sessions Mon/Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment with a phone-free classroom.

Skills

Moderate Disabilities licensed

Trauma-informed instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Equity-centered education

Experience with at-risk youth

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Special Education Teacher Department of Corrections Shirley

Collaborative for Educational Services Collaborative for Educational Services ~ NE MA - Middleton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962292

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOW HIRING — Special Education Teacher | Department of Corrections | The Collaborative for Educational Services (SEIS) | Part Time | 2026/2027 School Year

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking a passionate part time educator for the Souza-Baranowksi Correctional Center in Shirley, MA.

This position will provide educational services to two students, one in each facility. Each student needs four hours of teaching per week, divided into two, two hour sessions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Consistent schedule — Sessions are Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9-11 AM.
• Ability to work 1:1 with the students
• Access to instructional coaches
• Strong work-life balance — little to no after-hours work, with built-in prep time every day.
• Phone-free classrooms — fewer distractions, higher engagement for all.
• Professional development — hands‑on training, clear licensure pathways, and in‑house advancement support.

Position Type: Part‑time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Collaborative for Educational Services ~ NE MA

The Collaborative for Educational Services (collaborative.org) is a nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974. The Collaborative serves children and youth, educators, schools and school districts, and communities. Our mission is to develop and foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative is a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support, and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same.Our home office is in Northampton, MA and our 400+ full‑time employees are located in over 100 locations throughout the state. In the Northeastern MA area we work with youth housed in Institutional Settings.

Job Requirements

• WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • MUST BE Licensed in Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
  • Experience or strong interest in supporting at-risk youth in alternative settings
  • Patient, adaptable, and trauma‑informed approach to instruction
  • Collaborative mindset — comfortable working alongside behavioral and clinical staff
  • Commitment to equitable, student‑centered education

  *CES is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University
  • Demonstrated commitment in teaching high risk youth.
  • Committed to social justice and equity for students and adults alike.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Masters Degree in Education or related field
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Katlyn Knight
• 1 Prince Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]