About the Role
We’re seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our classrooms are in secure residential program team, providing direct instruction and support to students. You’ll design and deliver strategies-based, IEP-driven instruction tailored to meet diverse learning needs in collaboration with site teams and families.
Location: Peabody, MA
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Range:
Key Responsibilities
· Deliver specially designed instruction aligned with IEPs in both individual and group settings
· Develop weekly service schedules in collaboration with your supervisor
· Create culturally responsive and trauma-informed classrooms that reflect student identities
· Use data to assess student progress and adjust instructional plans
· Support social-emotional growth and transition planning
· Collaborate with host agency staff, families, and program colleagues to maximize student success
· Contribute to IEP planning, write progress reports, and attend team meetings
· Maintain accurate records, ensure testing compliance, and support a safe learning environment
Attend evening family events and cross-state meetings as needed.
What You Bring
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree
· Valid MA license in Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities (5–12) – Willing to accept waiver while working towards license
· Strong communication and organization skills
· Reliable transportation
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.
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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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.