Therapeutic High School Science Teacher - Contract-to-Hire

Arbor Associates; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision

Contract-to-hire

Flexible schedule

Diverse assignments

Dedicated support

24/7 support

Transparent communication

Supportive culture

Tailored training

Career development

Job summary

Arbor Associates is seeking a High School Science Teacher for a Lancaster, MA classroom on a contract basis with the potential for conversion to a permanent position. The role runs Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly, with compensation at $38–$48 per hour depending on licensure and experience.

The school is a state‑approved therapeutic day program serving students with multiple disabilities, offering education and clinical services in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Create a differentiated science curriculum and deliver instruction that supports students’ ability to access the academic program, aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Recognize each student’s unique qualities and build them into lessons and projects.
• Run a classroom that meets students’ needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluate students’ specific educational needs in science, and develop educational plans and programs to meet them.
• Produce formal and informal science assessments for each student.
• Help develop IEP goals, and provide the instruction students need to meet their science goals.
• Participate in team and treatment team meetings involving students in your classroom.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the program’s Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and build a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, teacher team meetings, and professional development days, and carry out team goals.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for students and a positive team member with all program staff and outside collaterals.
• Take on other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity, within the scope of the approved job description.

Responsibilities

• Create a differentiated science curriculum and deliver instruction that supports students’ ability to access the academic program, aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Recognize each student’s unique qualities and build them into lessons and projects.
• Run a classroom that meets students’ needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
• Evaluate students’ specific educational needs in science, and develop educational plans and programs to meet them.
• Produce formal and informal science assessments for each student.
• Help develop IEP goals, and provide the instruction students need to meet their science goals.
• Participate in team and treatment team meetings involving students in your classroom.
• Follow and actively participate in the implementation of the program’s Behavior Management System.
• Supervise and build a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, teacher team meetings, and professional development days, and carry out team goals.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for students and a positive team member with all program staff and outside collaterals.
• Take on other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity, within the scope of the approved job description.

Job description

Arbor Associates is seeking a High School Science Teacher for a Lancaster, MA classroom on a contract basis with the potential for conversion to a permanent position. The role runs Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly, with compensation at $38–$48 per hour depending on licensure and experience.

The school is a state‑approved therapeutic day program serving students with multiple disabilities, offering education and clinical services in a supportive, collaborative environment.