Special Education Teacher (Grades 6–12) – Residential Transition Program for Girls
Contract through Arbor Associates
Location: Springfield MA Full-Time
Are you a dedicated Special Education teacher who thrives in environments where compassion, structure, and purpose come together?
Arbor Associates is seeking a committed Special Education Teacher to support a unique all-girls residential school and transition program. These students have faced significant challenges that prevent them from participating in traditional public school settings — and you’ll play a key role in helping them find their way back.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than just a teaching job. It's a chance to change lives. You'll work closely with students in grades 6–12 who are navigating social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Your classroom will be a safe space for academic growth, emotional healing, and the first steps toward reintegration into traditional educational paths.
What You’ll Do
Deliver engaging, trauma-informed instruction in core subjects (with a focus on Special Education and/or Math)
Create individualized learning plans aligned with IEP goals
Collaborate with residential staff, counselors, and program leads to support student success
Support social-emotional learning and behavior management with empathy and consistency
Foster a sense of stability, belonging, and hope in each student’s journey
What You Bring
MA license in Special Education (or related subject areas like Math, Grades 6–12)
Experience teaching in a special education or alternative education setting
Comfort and confidence working with students who have social-emotional needs
Flexibility, patience, and a deep belief in second chances
Ability to work on-site in a residential school environment
Arbor Associates is more than a Human Services staffing firm. We're an active part of the communities we serve. We serve Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We live and work in these communities and we're committed to providing the care and support needed to help them thrive. Arbor has been around for 40 years, specializing in Behavioral Health, Medical, and Education. Almost 40 years of experience means we know the industry very well. We match employees with fulfilling and flexible positions that best fit their qualifications, needs, and schedules. We aim to understand and support both our customers and their clients as well as our own associates as they care for those in need.
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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About Arbor Associates
At Arbor Associates, we specialize in connecting compassionate professionals with roles where they can make a real difference. This is a contract opportunity — but the impact you’ll have is long-lasting.