Special Education Teacher - Therapeutic program SY

Special Education Teacher - Therapeutic program [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools Linden STEAM Academy - Malden, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5567512

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Overview of the Malden Public Schools:
The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.

MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community. Join our team!

Linden School The Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy is a K-8 Innovation School within the Malden Public School District that creates a personalized learning experience using small group and differentiated instruction to inspire all students towards becoming college and career ready. Our students experience STEM classes in our new Makerspace and Robotics lab.

We partner with various organizations and universities in the Boston area in order to bring a rich and diverse set of offerings in the arts and sciences. All of our students participate in a yearly Exhibition Night, where their work is on display for the Malden and Linden communities, as students conduct Presentations of Learning to demonstrate their understanding and growth.

Our school uses the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model to support the students’ social and emotional growth throughout our school community. We have also partnered with Communities for Restorative Justice to help build community within our building and support our PBIS.

Therapeutic Program:
The RISE Program is designed for students diagnosed with an Emotional Disability and focuses on teaching students evidence-based behavioral and emotional regulation, problem-solving and coping skills to manage intense feelings throughout the school-day. Through a combination of behavioral health clinical interventions and special education instruction, this program focuses on Social-Emotional Learning to help students prepare for their next educational environment.

Qualifications : DESE licensed in Moderate Disabilities Prek-8 and/or Severe Disabilities (All Levels), SEI Endorsement required

Reports to : Building Principals

Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ teacher salary (Unit

A) schedule - linked here

SY26-27 Calendar - linked here

To Apply : Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,890 to $119,382 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ray Garcia , Principal
• Linden STEAM Academy
• Phone:
• Email: rgarcia