A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Special Education Teacher - High School Science
NFI Massachusetts, Inc.
NFI Massachusetts, Inc. - Westborough, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5735321
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher - High School Science to provide academic instruction and individualized educational services to students within a Department of Mental Health funded Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP). This position supports students with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs within a structured therapeutic environment while ensuring compliance with DESE and IDEA regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks and demonstrate the ability to provide differentiated instruction within a therapeutic and highly supportive educational setting.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide individualized and small group science instruction aligned with Massachusetts Science Curriculum Frameworks
Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
Modify curriculum and instructional strategies to support diverse learning profiles
Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based instructional practices
Integrate social-emotional learning and executive functioning supports into instruction
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
Support students during periods of emotional and behavioral dysregulation using therapeutic and crisis-management strategies
Participate in crisis prevention and intervention training and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student stabilization
Participate in IEP meetings, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings
Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, and required DESE documentation
Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical providers, and residential staff to support student success
Position Details
Salary Range:
$60,000-$75,000
Full-time, based on a 190-day school-year position with optional ESY opportunities
Small class sizes with multidisciplinary team support
Specialized school setting within a secure
DMH IRTP
program
Reports directly to the Special Education Coordinator
This position is not eligible for participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS).
