Special Education Teacher
Arbor Associates
Full-time
On-site
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Are you an educator who believes in the power of second chances? Arbor Associates is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join an all-girls residential school and transition program. These students have experienced challenges that prevent them from succeeding in traditional public schools, and your role will be to help them rediscover their potential. 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.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This isn’t just teaching—it’s transformational. You’ll work with students in grades 6–12 facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges, creating a structured, supportive classroom where academic progress and personal growth go hand in hand. Your work will help pave the way for students to successfully reintegrate into traditional education or take their next steps with confidence.
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
Job Requirements
Current MA license in Special Education (or subject-specific areas such as Math, Grades 6–12)
Experience teaching in special education or alternative education settings
Strong ability to connect with and support students with social-emotional needs
Patience, adaptability, and a genuine belief in the potential of every student
Commitment to working on-site in a residential school environment
Why You’ll Love This Role
This isn’t just teaching—it’s transformational. You’ll work with students in grades 6–12 facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges, creating a structured, supportive classroom where academic progress and personal growth go hand in hand. Your work will help pave the way for students to successfully reintegrate into traditional education or take their next steps with confidence.
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
Job Requirements
Current MA license in Special Education (or subject-specific areas such as Math, Grades 6–12)
Experience teaching in special education or alternative education settings
Strong ability to connect with and support students with social-emotional needs
Patience, adaptability, and a genuine belief in the potential of every student
Commitment to working on-site in a residential school environment