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Special Ed Teacher (SPED) - At Risk Youth
Posted: 08/15/2025
Employment Type:
Contract
Position Type: Special Ed Teacher
Job Number: 296996
Pay Rate: $65-70/hour
Job Description
Special Education Teacher
Location: Institutional Setting – Massachusetts
Schedule: Full School Year Monday–Friday
Hours: 8 Hours/Day
Pay: $65 -70 per hour | Benefits Eligible
Location: Institutional Setting – Massachusetts
Schedule: Full School Year Monday–Friday
Hours: 8 Hours/Day
Pay: $65 -70 per hour | Benefits Eligible
Make a Difference Every Day
Arbor Associates is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and strategy support to students in secure settings. This role is ideal for educators passionate about equity, trauma-sensitive teaching, and helping high-risk youth reach their potential.
Arbor Associates is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and strategy support to students in secure settings. This role is ideal for educators passionate about equity, trauma-sensitive teaching, and helping high-risk youth reach their potential.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver engaging, skills-based lessons aligned with student IEPs.
- Provide differentiated instruction, accommodations, and modifications to meet diverse learning needs.
- Build culturally responsive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environments.
- Collaborate with colleagues, host agency staff, and families to support student growth.
- Develop and track IEP goals, progress notes, and transition planning activities.
- Implement social-emotional learning strategies and support positive behavior.
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, and statewide testing.
- Maintain accurate student records, reports, and data to drive improvement.
Job Requirements
What You Bring
Required:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Massachusetts Teacher Licensure in Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities (5–12) - Willing to accept a waiver as you wrap up this process.
- Commitment to working with high-risk youth and promoting social justice
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Reliable transportation to meet travel needs
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in education or related field
- Experience with high-risk youth
- Multilingual/multicultural background
- Some lifting up to 25 lbs, travel between floors, and physical movement between classrooms are required
- Must remain alert and responsive in a fast-paced, secure environment
Why Join Arbor Associates?
At Arbor Associates, we are dedicated to connecting caring professionals with rewarding opportunities in education, healthcare, and human services. We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team environment with 24/7 staffing assistance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our extensive network.
At Arbor Associates, we are dedicated to connecting caring professionals with rewarding opportunities in education, healthcare, and human services. We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team environment with 24/7 staffing assistance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our extensive network.
Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All interested applicants must be over the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States, and pass a stringent background check including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF- MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).
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By submitting this application, you are giving your permission to Arbor Associates to send e-mail and/or SMS texts about career-related opportunities. Message & Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to quit, HELP for help. Message frequency varies. Our privacy policy: https://www.arborstaffing.com/privacy/
Apply Today!
Be part of a compassionate and dynamic team that is making a real difference. Apply now to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of children with developmental disabilities.
#ABR3
Be part of a compassionate and dynamic team that is making a real difference. Apply now to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of children with developmental disabilities.
#ABR3
Meet Your Recruiter
Erin Colligan
Recruiting Manager
Erin Colligan joined Arbor Associates in 2024 as the Recruiting Manager. She is a dynamic recruiting leader with over a decade of experience in recruitment, operations, and client relationship management. As the Recruiting Manager, she drives strategic initiatives, fosters team growth, and optimizes recruitment processes. Erin has successfully led teams in delivering high-quality talent solutions across industries since 2006. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Hartford. Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin, their blended family of four children Hailey-Mae, Emma, Abby & James, cat Peanut, and dog Chief. As a music enthusiast, she also loves attending live events, enjoying everything from Willie Nelson to Limp Bizkit to Lee Brice.