Special Education Teacher (Transition)

Young World Physical Education

Marlboro (MA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 108,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

State pension systems participation

Voluntary benefits like dental insurance

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 18-22 Transition Program. This full-time position involves working collaboratively with students who have diverse needs, focusing on fostering independence and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and ideally a Master’s, along with the necessary licensure. Competitive benefits are offered including health insurance coverage and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

Experience in schools, nonprofits, or human-service organizations.
Licensed or working toward MA DESE licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities.
Valid driver’s license and safe record.

Responsibilities

Work with students aged 18-22 with diverse needs.
Plan rigorous, meaningful instruction.
Collaborate with families and professionals for IEPs.

Skills

Positive reinforcement and behavioral supports

Functional social and life skills instruction

Team collaboration

Communication facilitation

Curriculum design and adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Transition)

Assabet Valley Collaborative Evolution Program – Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5661636
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assabet Valley Collaborative is seeking a Special Education teacher to join our team in the 18‑22 Transition Program (Evolution).

Are you ready to build meaningful connections with students who inspire you daily? Do you want a role that brings joy, growth, and connection? Do you value working with young people, their families, and a team of teachers, paraeducators, nurses, therapists, and a clinician? Are you interested in providing meaningful experiences that prepare young adults for success as they transition to adulthood?

NOTE: We ask you to review our Commitments to Educational Equity, which guide our work with students, families, and partners. If you are interested, read below.

Who We Are

Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC) is an educational service agency in the Metrowest/Central Massachusetts region. We provide K‑12 and post‑graduate programs, wraparound and transportation services, professional development, purchasing, and consulting. AVC hosts multiple services internally, including three sections of the Evolution program. The open position is within Evolution.

Evolution is a transition program for young adults aged 18‑22 with diverse cognitive, physical, and social‑emotional needs. The Evolution‑Horizons teacher works with a classroom of 10‑15 students, collaborating with paraeducators, a counselor, a nurse, and rotating related services (OT, SLP, PT, music, vision, etc.).

Qualifications

Believes students succeed with positive reinforcement and behavioral supports.
Prioritizes instruction blending functional social and life skills, vocational and higher‑education training, and community‑based learning.
Facilitates communication between school and vocational sites.
Empowers students to become problem‑solvers and independent decision makers.
Plans rigorous, meaningful instruction.
Enjoys using students’ skill sets to support diverse learners.
Skilled at co‑designing and adapting a comprehensive curriculum for individualized, small‑group, and whole‑group activities.
Balances high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.
Collaborates with families, sending districts, adult service agencies, employers, and in‑home providers to develop, present, and implement team‑drafted IEPs.
Provides supervision and coaching of paraeducators.
Establishes student‑centered data systems that inform instruction and generate progress reports.
Conducts necessary assessments and compiles results for 3‑year re‑evaluations.
Participates in required trainings and professional development.
Encourages enthusiasm for classroom work.
Adheres to federal, state, and local laws (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA).
Experience in schools, nonprofits, or human‑service organizations.
Designs, delivers, and adapts curriculum with a team.
Develops an accessible schedule maximizing instructional time.

The ideal candidate would possess or demonstrate:

Team collaboration and independent work.
Conflict engagement and core tension navigation.
Bilingual or multilingual (a plus).
Passion for classroom community.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
Licensed or working toward MA DESE licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities.
Valid driver’s license, safe record, and ability to transport students in AVC vehicles.

Schedule

185‑day schedule, 8:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Summer hours are available but not required.

Physical Demands

This active position requires frequent physical movement to support students in learning, leisure, daily activities, and community access.

Competitive Benefits

Competitive compensation within the public school sector.
School‑year position; additional compensation for summer service.
3 personal days, 10 sick days.
75 % health‑insurance premiums covered; HSA contribution.
Participation in MA state pension systems.
Voluntary benefits: Flex Spending, Life, Short‑term, Long‑term Insurance, Dental.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $45,000 to $108,000 per year

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