Science Teacher (MTRS Eligible)

Science Teacher (MTRS Eligible) The Education Cooperative TEC Academy

• Phoenix
• Walpole, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5759785

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

REPORTS TO

Program Director

WORK YEAR

Full-Time 183 days

THE ROLE

TEC Academy

• Phoenix Campus currently students in grades 6-12.

The program serves students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success. The Science Teacher provides daily instruction in science in alignment with the MA Curriculum Frameworks in a flexible, differentiated classroom setting.

OUR ORGANIZATION

The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 19 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC Academy is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in Grades K-2 and 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess students' skills to determine their learning needs
• Plan engaging lessons with clear, measurable objectives that are relevant to the appropriate curriculum standards and adapted to meet the needs of students
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities
• Teach and mentor students in whole class, small groups, and one-on-one settings.
• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress.
• Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Supervise teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and post graduation.
• Maintain effective, ongoing communication with colleagues and district representatives to improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate in the development of IEP planning notes and IEP progress reports
• Maintain updated student records, including IEPs, professional reports and required data for all students, in accordance with student records regulations.
• Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care.
• Integrate technology into the classroom practice as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS

• Strong instructional pedagogy
• Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history
• Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students.
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly
• Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior
• Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.
• Technological proficiency
• having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically.
• Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$51,400 to $99,631 Per Year