Therapeutic High School Teacher — Flexible, 1:1 Instruction

Cambridge - School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Shore Educational Collaborative in Cambridge, MA seeks a Therapeutic High School Teacher for individualized, 1:1 instruction to support students with disabilities in a therapeutic educational program. You will engage students with flexible instruction designed to re-engage them in learning, often addressing gaps caused by school avoidance and mental health concerns.

The Harbors program emphasizes collaborative scheduling, community-based coaching, and an educational path aligned with district

Qualifications

• A flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset around education is essential to success in this position.
• Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities strongly preferred. Candidates with other DESE licensure (High School) who are willing to pursue the appropriate licensure will also be considered.
• Candidates must have strong prior teaching experience to be considered for this role.
• Experience with project-based, experiential, or therapeutic learning environments preferred; openness to these approaches is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction, adapted to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students in a therapeutic setting.
• Identify students’ strengths, needs, and interests in order to create meaningful and motivating learning experiences.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), including instructional modifications, accommodations, progress monitoring, and data collection.
• Differentiate instruction for small-group and individualized learning environments while supporting students with a wide range of learning profiles and behavioral needs.
• Utilize trauma-informed, restorative, and therapeutic classroom practices to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain classroom systems and behavioral supports that promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive peer interactions.
• Collaborate regularly with related service providers, families, and school staff to ensure student needs are met consistently across settings.
• Support students in developing executive functioning, self-advocacy, communication, and future-readiness skills.
• Develop opportunities for experiential, project-based, and community-connected learning that increase student engagement and real-world application of skills.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal special education regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of current special education practices, therapeutic approaches, and instructional strategies through ongoing professional development.
• Celebrate student growth, achievements, and milestones while fostering a classroom culture grounded in dignity, belonging, and high expectations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong classroom management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practices

Education

DESE licensure (Moderate Disabilities)

Job description

Shore Educational Collaborative in Cambridge, MA seeks a Therapeutic High School Teacher for individualized, 1:1 instruction to support students with disabilities in a therapeutic educational program. You will engage students with flexible instruction designed to re-engage them in learning, often addressing gaps caused by school avoidance and mental health concerns.

The Harbors program emphasizes collaborative scheduling, community-based coaching, and an educational path aligned with district