High School History Teacher​/Secondary Special Education Teacher

High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher    Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year  $2,500 Sign-on bonus!  Springfield, MA
Who We Seek    Robert

F. Kennedy Academy is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse abilities and disabilities, including those in the emotional, psychiatric, and learning realms. The school’s curriculum and support services assist students in reaching milestones such as graduation, the transition to post-secondary educational and vocational opportunities, or the return to public school. A small school by design, RFK Academy creates individualized learning opportunities and accommodation, while establishing a community of learners among students for whom connections to school have often been a challenge.
The History Teacher plans and delivers thoughtful lessons with skill support and social-emotional and self-regulation learning opportunities represented within the curriculum. The History Teacher will be a contributing member of the educational team in both school- and community-based environments. The History Teacher will develop and oversee progress on content- and skill-based goals and evaluate and articulate progress collaboratively with the team according to treatment planning and students’ Individualized Education Programs.  

Develops and implements an engaging high school curriculum that utilizes current pedagogical best practices, including student-centered learning activities and project-based learning  Creates and leads at least one experiential elective course per semester, based on personal interests and the interests of students  Works collaboratively with the Educational Coordinator to develop skill-based IEP goals and complete quarterly IEP progress notes  Builds strong relationships with students in a therapeutic setting aligned to the principles of Trauma-Informed Care and the Behavior Support System protocols overseen by the Clinical Coordinator  Works with a dynamic educational and support team to develop all-school special events such as poetry slams, trivia day, spirit week, fashion week, etc  Assists as needed in the school transition program, working with students to develop functional academic skills for their post-secondary opportunities  Attends supervision, daily morning and afternoon meetings, and weekly teacher-team meetings in order to develop as an educator and best serve the evolving needs of our student population  Manages a classroom that meets the student's needs for safety, routines and protocols, educational growth, and social/emotional development.  

Participates in orientation, in-service training, monthly Professional Development meetings, and assigned external training with ongoing development supported by a supervisor and the administrative team.  Qualifications  Bachelor’s Degree required;
Master’s Degree preferred  MA teaching certification in History or Moderate Disabilities (5-12) is preferred.  Valid Massachusetts driver’s license  Shifts  40 hours per week:
Monday – Friday, days; 12-month benefited position  Who We Are  RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support.

We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together  At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level.

Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering…