Special Education Teacher

Overview

Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team! Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.

We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.

Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Special Education Teacher
Framingham Academy

Salary Range: $54,000.00 to $56,000.00/year depending on license + $5,000 stipend for completing extended school year.

Note: Now with a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus (paid out over the first five months).

• Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12.
• Provide challenging, motivating, and relevant learning experiences in a 220-day setting.
• Teach classes using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP, and/or learning style.
• Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning.
• Provide a learning environment that is physically safe and intellectually open, aligned with special education best practices.
• Model the school’s academic and social expectations.
• Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary.
• Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings.
• Maintain compliance with program and agency policies, standards, and protocols.
• Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class periods in accordance with students’ current IEPs.
• Provide individualized intervention and accommodations when necessary.
• Participate in assessment practices related to the Academy's IAP program.
• Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate.
• Participate in teacher and staff meetings and establish open communication with parents/guardians.
• Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading; maintain current license in moderate disabilities and curriculum area.

• Ability to work independently (self-direct on projects; propose project solutions in curriculum and lesson planning).
• Flexibility and creative thinking (adapt to changing work situations; respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned).
• Ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (provide constructive feedback to employees on shift).
• Dependability and persistence (excellent follow-through on tasks).

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree in education preferred.
• At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred.
• License:
  Curriculum certification held; license in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred.

• Wewilltrain you in:
  Motivational Interviewing;
  Courageous Conversations;
  Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC);
  Trauma Informed Practice, MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.
• Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are encouraged to engage in Wayside’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply.