Special Education Teacher (9-12)

Job Title Special Education Teacher to teach Humanities (ELA/Social Studies) classes to students in grades 9-12. Classes for students with a range of neuro-behavioral and emotional disabilities.

READS Academy is a MA DESE approved public day school.

Program READS Academy 44 Bedford Street, Middleboro, MA 02346

Salary and Benefits Compensation is determined by candidate qualifications and tenure, in accordance with the READS Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, typically ranging from $61,951 to $103,743 yearly.

Benefits package includes:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

Licensure MA DESE License, Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, 5-12 is preferred. Other licenses such as English, 5-12, History/Social Science, 5-12, and other related fields making individuals eligible for an educator license waiver may be considered.

Job Description

Qualifications and Required Skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Job Closing Date READS Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate high school special education teacher to join our Team serving students with a range of neuro-behavioral and emotional disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities and will be committed to creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. The teacher will work collaboratively with students, families, educators, related service providers, and school administrators to support each student's academic and social-emotional growth.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A valid Massachusetts Special Education teaching license appropriate to the grade level and assignment or eligibility for a waiver.
• Strong knowledge and/or experience working with high school students with social-emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health-related needs.
• Effective classroom management and positive behavioral support skills.
• Strong knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core-aligned standards.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate, modify, and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Strong understanding of the development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students while maintaining appropriate structure, boundaries, and high expectations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Team.
• Commitment to providing equitable, student-centered, and strengths-based educational opportunities.
• Willingness to attend training from the Crisis Prevention Institute:
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required.
• Trained or willing to be trained in trauma-informed care, restorative practices, or other evidence-based behavioral approaches a plus.

The successful candidate must:

• Be physically capable of performing all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, assisting with the physical management of students, and accompanying and supervising students on field trips and other off-site activities as required.
• Be able to safely implement approved physical intervention and restraint techniques, when necessary, with students up to age 22, in accordance with READS Collaborative policies, required training, and applicable state regulations.

Position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Employment OpportunitiesREADS Collaborative reaffirms that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, homelessness, status as a veteran, limited English-speaking ability or any other protected class under the law in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its program or activities.