Special Education Teacher - High School English Language Arts

TrulyHired; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for High School History/Social Science in Westborough, MA, within a DMH-funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program.

You will deliver academic instruction, develop IEPs, and support students with complex emotional and behavioral needs in a structured therapeutic setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, and crisis-management supports in a 190-day full-time

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education License preferred.
• Licensure in High School History/Social Science required.
• Experience with students with emotional/behavioral challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group History/Social Science instruction aligned with MA curricula.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
• Modify curriculum and instructional strategies for diverse learning profiles.
• Utilize trauma-informed and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Integrate social-emotional learning and executive functioning supports into instruction.
• Maintain a safe, structured classroom environment and positive behavior supports.
• Support students during emotional/behavioral dysregulation with therapeutic strategies.
• Participate in crisis prevention/intervention training and MDT collaboration.
• Attend IEP meetings, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate student records and required DESE documentation.
• Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical providers, and residential staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Massachusetts DESE License - Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

Massachusetts DESE Licensure in High School History/Social Science

Job description

Job Description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher - High School History/Social Science to provide academic instruction and individualized educational services to students within a Department of Mental Health funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Westborough, MA. This position supports students with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs within a structured therapeutic environment while ensuring compliance with DESE and IDEA regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group History/Social Science instruction aligned with Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Frameworks
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
• Modify curriculum and instructional strategies to support diverse learning profiles
• Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based instructional practices
• Integrate social-emotional learning and executive functioning supports into instruction
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
• Support students during periods of emotional and behavioral dysregulation using therapeutic and crisis-management strategies
• Participate in crisis prevention and intervention training and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student stabilization
• Participate in IEP meetings, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, and required DESE documentation
• Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical providers, and residential staff to support student success

Position Details

• Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
• Full-time, based on a 190-day school-year position with optional ESY opportunities
• Small class sizes with multidisciplinary team support
• Specialized school setting within a secure DMH IRTP program
• Reports directly to the Special Education Coordinator

This position is not eligible for participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS).

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education Teacher License - Moderate Disabilities (5-12) preferred
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in High School History/Social Science required
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Frameworks
• Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferredStrong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic educational practices