Special Education Teacher (Science)

Special Education Teacher (Science) Seaport Academy Seaport Academy - Chelsea, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5675916

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Special Education High School Classroom Teacher, STEM Teacher Seaport Academy is a small, private school for boys. We provide a collaborative learning environment to students in grades 8-12. We seek a qualified Special Education Teacher with MA Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Licensure. The classroom teacher will lead Science classes and also teach a range of electives and learning institutes: week-long, project-based classes. STEM Teachers develop and implement curriculum in a therapeutic/educational setting designed to meet the academic, social, personal, and therapeutic needs, aligned with the Mass Curriculum Frameworks, for students with emotional and learning challenges between the ages of 12-22. Seaport Academy teachers are 10 month employees in our 180 day program. This position reports to the Ed Coordinator 90 probation period for new hires

Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver instruction for academic classes, electives, and institutes based on the goals of students' IEPs Report on student progress and student grades each term in a timely fashion Participate in daily staff meetings and weekly teacher meetings Create a collaborative classroom Participate in Open House events (2 per year)

The Ideal Candidate:

Is able to individualize instruction for students at many different levels Has a solid background in special education Is able to plan creative, challenging, and engaging curriculum Is creative, flexible and able to relate to challenging students Maintains high expectations for students Has the drive to plan and lead a variety of activities and field trips Is highly organized We offer an exciting, flexible workplace, small groups of students, a high degree of academic freedom, opportunity to plan hands-on and individualized activities--in a unique, historical building in the Admirals Hill neighborhood of Chelsea. Standard benefits are offered-- including health, dental and vision insurance.

Job Type:

Full-time, 10 months

Benefits:

401(k) matching after one year of employment Dental & vision insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

Master's (or poof of working toward degree)

License/Certification:

Special Education Certification:

Moderate disabilities 5-12 (or proof of working toward certification)

Work Location:

In person

Position Type:

Full-time