Special Education Teacher

Job in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01104, USA

Listing for: Connected Health Care

Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-27

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55 USD Hourly USD 55.00 HOUR

Position: Special Education Teacher 36 Week Contract *Up to 55/hr

Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher for a 36-week contract in Springfield, Massachusetts. Provide instruction and support for students with moderate and severe needs in grades 1-8. Earn up to $55 per hour based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement special education instruction for students with moderate and/or severe needs.
Adapt classroom instruction for students in grades 1–8, managing learning goals and supports based on individual needs.
Collaborate with school teams to develop and maintain educational programming, including ABA-informed approaches.
Provide behavior-informed strategies and supports for students across a range of behaviors.
Maintain required documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders (students, families, and school staff).

Qualifications:

Master's degree (MA) in Special Education or related field; or equivalent.
Valid Special Education teaching license for Moderate/Severe populations.
Minimum 1 year experience as a Special Education Teacher supporting moderate and severe students in grades 1–8.
Ability to work days and support a 37.5-hour per week schedule.
Willingness to commute up to 40 minutes (Belchertown, MA 01007 area).
Demonstrated professionalism and willingness to collaborate to support student success.
Participation in prescreen questions including professional background, motivation for change, current staffing experience, and workload concerns.
Must be able to work with 1st–8th grade and any related classroom settings.

Preferred

Skills:

School-based experience preferred.

Benefits:

Premium Pay: weekly direct deposit, 13% above market average.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: medical, dental, vision eligibility starting the first day of the month after start date, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave.
Health Benefits Maintained Through Winter/Summer Break: coverage continues during off-seasons.
Investment in Your Growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license and CEU reimbursements.
Support Your Lifestyle: paid housing or stipends, travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours and cancellation protection, nationwide opportunities.
Streamlined Compliance & Flexibility: reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs, user-friendly portal for onboarding, shifts customized to your needs, rapid interviews.