Therapeutic Special Education Teacher

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher for a therapeutic SEEK program. The teacher maintains safety, supports social and emotional development, and uses differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BCBA and staff, development of structured routines, trauma-informed practices, and ongoing assessment to tailor supports.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in Special Education
• DESE SEI endorsement required
• Bilingual educator preferred
• Experience teaching in therapeutic programming preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans units and delivers instruction in a therapeutic classroom aligned to state standards
• Creates structured, trauma-informed learning environments with clear routines
• Collaborates with general educators, counselors, paraprofessionals, BCBA, and other staff
• Maintains two-way communication with parents/guardians about progress
• Adapts curriculum to varied learning strengths and needs
• Directs paraprofessional staff in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and data collection
• Participates in professional growth and implements new methodologies
• Follows guidance of principal to maintain a safe, equitable learning environment
• Supports social-emotional development and coping strategies in students

Skills

Bilingual ability

Therapeutic programming experience

Education

State license in Special Education

Job description

Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher for a therapeutic SEEK program. The teacher maintains safety, supports social and emotional development, and uses differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BCBA and staff, development of structured routines, trauma-informed practices, and ongoing assessment to tailor supports.