Special Education Teacher - High School Science

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

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher - High School Science to deliver academic instruction and individualized services within an Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP).

The role involves supporting students with complex emotional and behavioral needs in a structured therapeutic environment while adhering to DESE and IDEA regulations. The position requires DESE licensure in special education and high school science, and a commitment to trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education Teacher License - Moderate Disabilities (5-12) required.
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in High School Science required.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks.
• Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group science instruction aligned with Massachusetts 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

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed practices

Crisis management

Education

DESE Special Education Teacher License - Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

DESE Licensure in High School Science

Job description

Job Description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher - High School Science to provide academic instruction and individualized educational services to students within a Department of Mental Health funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP). 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 science instruction aligned with Massachusetts 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) required
• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in High School Science required
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks
• Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic educational practices