Special Ed Teacher

1. Job Details Headline:
High School Special Education Teacher (Job Readiness Program)

Location:

Lancaster, MASalary Range: $38 – $48 / hour (dependent on licensure)

Employment Type:

Contract (with contract-to-hire possibility)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, days, 40 hours/week; 12-month position
2. Description REASONS TO JOIN ARBOROver 45 Years of Experience — With decades of experience, we know how to support our staff and help them succeed in the programs they serve.

Compensation:

Competitive Pay: $38–$48/hour based on licensure and experience.

Benefits:
Eligible employees receive access to health, dental, and vision coverage option

Flexibility:

Contract with Contract-to-Hire Possibility:
Start with a contract assignment, with the possibility of moving to a permanent placement.

Flexible Scheduling:
We understand life is dynamic, and we’re here to support your needs.

Diverse Assignments:
We partner with hundreds of programs across behavioral health, education, and allied healthcare, offering you a wide range of future opportunities.

Available to You:

Dedicated Support:
You’ll have a dedicated Arbor point of contact at every stage of working with us.24/7 Availability:
Our team is on call around the clock to support you.

Transparent Communication:
Prompt, clear communication so you’re never left in the dark.

Supportive, Respectful Culture:
Our field associates are the most important part of our team.

Tailored Training:
We ensure our associates are appropriately prepared for the programs they support.

Growth:

Performance Reviews:
Regular feedback and reviews to help you grow professionally.

Career Pathing / Development:
For reliable, dedicated individuals, we offer opportunities for further training and certifications, opening doors to higher-paying positions.

ABOUT THE SCHOOLThe school is a year-round, state-approved therapeutic special education day school in Lancaster, MA serving students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Classes have low student-to-staff ratios, and the curriculum follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, taught through hands-on, project-based instruction with 1:1 devices. Students also attend physical education, health, art, music, and technology electives. High school students earn credit toward local graduation requirements, with transition and career options and credit recovery available.

The school integrates education and clinical services in a trauma-informed model. Individual and group counseling and crisis intervention support students’ social, emotional, and problem-solving growth, and the clinical team works closely with classroom staff to apply consistent strategies across every setting. The program emphasizes building on each student’s strengths, helping them develop independence, social competence, and academic achievement.

This role supports the school’s Job Readiness Program, helping students prepare for employment, education, and independent living after school.

RESPONSIBILITIES Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment built on strong relationships and mutual respect.

Provide instruction with well-developed lesson plans and materials that address IEP goals, including community-based and social skills instruction.

Coordinate student-centered transition activities and links to community resources to support successful outcomes in employment, education, and independent living.

Provide job coaching for students in volunteer and paid employment, consulting with employers on strategies and accommodations that support student success.

Build employer relationships and develop job sites on campus and in the community.

Prepare students socially and emotionally for the transitions ahead of them.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues…