High School Math Teacher - Special Education

High School Math Teacher - Special Education

We are seeking a High School Math & Science Special Education Teacher for our Therapeutic Day School, Orchard Street Academy.

Do you see math and science in everything? Do you believe learning in STEM can change lives? Do you get excited by project‑based learning? Do you want to work somewhere doing school differently?

OSA is Assabet Valley Collaborative’s therapeutic middle and high school for students with a range of social‑emotional and learning needs. Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC) is an educational service agency in Metrowest/Central Massachusetts. AVC uses a shared leadership model to engage stakeholders across the organization in learning, leading, designing, and decision making. To thrive within AVC’s innovative shared leadership model, team members must be self‑reflective, embrace the value of partnering with others through complex challenges, and recognize the mutual responsibility of giving and receiving feedback.

AVC’s Commitments to Educational Equity are the vision for our future.

We are looking for a teacher who serves as a leader and as a learner; a team member who is flexible, resourceful, and thrives in a fast‑paced, non‑traditional, collaborative environment.

• I prep per day.
• Teach 4-5 varied year‑long high school math and science classes aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks; content may change annually based on what courses our students need.
• Teach 1-2 varied semester‑long high‑interest electives that reflect personal passions, hobbies, expertise, or interests.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement departmental and interdisciplinary learning projects and initiatives.
• Utilize instructional technology and assistive technology to strengthen student engagement and support differentiation.
• Design and implement curriculum to meet the personalized learning needs of students through individual, small, and whole group instruction.
li>Foster the skills for students to become problem solvers and independent decision makers.
• Balance high academic and behavioral expectations with necessary accommodations and modifications.
• Partner with families/caretakers.
• Collaborate to develop IEP goals and to monitor and document progress on goals.
• Partner with para educators towards effective curriculum development and implementation of IEP accommodations.
• Utilize assessments and student learning data to measure progress and make adjustments to instruction.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school environment.
• Participate and engage in professional development, school‑wide initiatives, and community events.

• Belief in the inherent brilliance of our students and their families.
• Strong instructional technology skills.
• Ability to thrive within a team while also being able to work independently.
• Strong foundation in social‑emotional learning, trauma‑informed, healing‑centered, or restorative practice, and/or cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to engage with conflict or discomfort as opportunities for learning.
• Experience teaching neurodiverse adolescents in a variety of formats.
• Expertise/experience in special education.
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a school van is a plus.

Massachusetts DESE licensure required in Moderate Disabilities 5th – 12th grade (preferred), or in one of the following content areas – Mathematics 8th‑12th; a Science domain 8th‑12th (Chemistry, Biology, Earth & Space Science, Physics or Tech/Engineering). Dual licensure is highly desired.

185‑day schedule. Reporting hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Summer hours are also available, but not required.

This is an active position that requires frequent physical movement to meet the needs of our students. Staff will receive training to physically intervene as needed per AVC Physical Restraint protocol, policy, and applicable regulations.

• Compensation is competitive within public school educators (salary schedule with steps and lanes).
• School year (185 days) with additional summer hours available at additional compensation.
• 75% health insurance premiums are covered by AVC.
• High deductible Health Insurance Plan + Health Savings Account (AVC contributes 50% of deductible into your HSA).
• Participation in MA State Retirement or Teachers Retirement pension systems.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Health Savings Account, Life, Short‑term, Long‑term Insurance, and Dental Insurance.

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