Special Education Teacher - High School History/Social Science

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

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher - High School History/Social Science to provide academic instruction and individualized services within a Department of Mental Health funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program in Westborough, MA for students with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs in a structured therapeutic environment.

This full-time, 190-day position reports to the Special Education Coordinator, with optional ESY opportunities, small

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education license for 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 with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide History/Social Science instruction aligned with Massachusetts frameworks.
• Develop, monitor IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
• Modify curriculum to support diverse learning profiles.
• Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Integrate social-emotional learning and executive functioning supports.
• Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical providers, and residential staff.

Skills

IEP goals

Trauma-informed

Crisis management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Massachusetts DESE Special Education Teacher 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