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Tired of Teaching to a Test? — Special Education Teacher | Therapeutic Day School | Framingham, MA

$28–$30/hr | Placed through Arbor Associates | Ages 12–22 | DESE-Approved Chapter 766 Private School | Framingham, MA

Job Details

Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Framingham, MA — therapeutic campus setting
Placement: Through Arbor Associates
Pay Rate: $28–$30/hr, paid weekly through Arbor Associates
Schedule: Full-time | School-year calendar
Population: Adolescents and young adults ages 12–22 with emotional and behavioral challenges, district-referred
Setting: DESE-approved Chapter 766 private special education day school

Description

This Role Is for Teachers Who Want More

If you went into Special Education because you wanted to make a real difference — and somewhere along the way found yourself buried in standardized testing mandates, overcrowded classrooms, and paperwork that had nothing to do with your students — this is worth reading.

Arbor Associates is placing a Special Education Teacher at a DESE-approved Chapter 766 therapeutic day school in Framingham, MA, serving adolescents and young adults ages 12–22 who have been referred by their home districts because a traditional public school setting wasn't the right fit for them. These are students who need a teacher who sees them as individuals — and a school built to support that kind of teaching. Smaller class sizes, an integrated clinical team, and a campus designed specifically for this population mean you can actually do what you were trained to do.

This is a placement through Arbor Associates. Whether you're looking for a defined-term contract role or want to explore a longer-term path, we can talk through what makes sense for where you are in your career.

What You'll Do

• Deliver individualized special education instruction across core academic subjects to students ages 12–22 with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges
• Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with the school's clinical, residential, and administrative teams
• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning profiles and therapeutic needs of your students
• Participate in team meetings, clinical consultations, and transition planning with district liaisons and family members
• Maintain accurate IEP documentation, progress notes, and compliance records in accordance with DESE Chapter 766 requirements
• Contribute to a structured, therapeutic classroom environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development

Why This Is Different

• $28–$30/hr — competitive rate paid weekly through Arbor Associates
• Smaller class sizes — you'll know your students, not manage a crowd
• Integrated clinical and residential support — you are not the only person in this student's corner
• School-year calendar — summers off, consistent schedule, no rotating shifts
• DESE-approved Chapter 766 setting — structured, compliant, and built for this population
• Placed through Arbor Associates — dedicated support from day one through placement close
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/AD&D, and sick time available for qualifying employees

Required Credentials

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education — required
• Endorsement or eligibility in Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8 or 5–12) — required
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field — required; Master's preferred
• Experience working with adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities — required

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in a therapeutic day school, alternative education, or intensive special education setting
• Familiarity with IEP development, Chapter 766 compliance, and DESE documentation requirements
• Experience with trauma-informed or positive behavioral support frameworks
• Comfort working within a multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, residential staff, and family liaisons

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check including CORI/SORI
• Strong classroom management skills in a structured therapeutic environment
• Genuine commitment to student-centered, individualized instruction for a population that has often been underserved in traditional settings

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arbor Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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