Special Education Teacher - High School (9th-12th)

Central Massachusetts Collaborative; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the High School (9th-12th) to provide engaging instructional experiences in our therapeutic day school serving a high-needs student population.

Ideal candidates hold an MA Teaching Certification with relevant experience; bachelor's degree preferred, and a strong collaboration ethic with clinicians, support staff and families.

Qualifications

• MA Teaching Certification required.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline.
• Experience in Special Education.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement instructional experiences to support student growth.
• Develop effective classroom presentations and reinforce lessons for retention.
• Collaborate with clinicians, support staff and educators to support IEP goals.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks and assess student progress.
• Prepare students for assessments and support daily living skills.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Education

MA Teaching Certification

Advanced degree in education or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher - High School (9th-12th)

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Special Education Teacher - High School (9th-12th)

Central Massachusetts Collaborative Central Massachusetts Collaborative - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5901410

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The High School Teacher is an energetic and flexible teacher who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

Principal Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted student population.
• Develop effective classroom presentation, techniques, and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
• Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behavior reinforcement.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Assist students in building academic, social, and self regulatory skills.
• Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for the class and individual students.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Prepare students for the MCAS test.
• Assist students in all activities of daily living.
• Able to exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEP’s and progress reports.
• Collaborate with support service providers, clinicians, and other educators.
• Maintain data and all required documentation.
• Supervises para-professionals.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,278 to $108,224 Per Year

Job Categories

• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Learning Disabled
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Central Massachusetts Collaborative

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC) proudly provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to children, grades kindergarten through twelve. Our staff of over 180 full time dedicated employees serve over 500 students from school districts surrounding Worcester County.The CMC was founded in 1975 by our member districts, Webster Public Schools and Worcester Public Schools, under the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section E. Our mission is to provide cost effective solutions to public school districts that are seeking quality education for children in need of specialized services.A member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC), the CMSEC strives to achieve excellence within the field of general and special education by creating school environments that are safe, nurturing, and therapeutic for the children we serve.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
  2. Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
  3. Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Freeman , Director of Student Services
• 14 New Bond Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]