Health Teacher

Health Teacher Position

SEEM Collaborative is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Teacher to join our team of educators serving students with diverse learning needs. The Health Teacher will provide engaging, accessible, and developmentally appropriate health education to students in a special education setting, supporting their social-emotional growth, personal wellness, and development of lifelong skills. The ideal candidate will be a creative and collaborative educator who is committed to meeting students where they are, adapting instruction to individual needs, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

• Design and deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with IEP goals and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Provide explicit instruction in social skills, self-regulation, coping strategies, and functional communication.
• Implement evidence-based SEL programs (e.g., Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, Second Step) adapted to meet students' cognitive levels.
• Develop and maintain a structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, social workers, speech and language pathologists, and behavior specialists to provide coordinated services.
• Integrate academic, behavioral, and emotional supports into daily instruction using a trauma-informed approach.
• Utilize assistive technology, visual supports, and other tools to enhance access to the curriculum.
• Collect and analyze student data to inform instruction, progress monitoring, and IEP development.
• Communicate regularly with families, caregivers, and outside service providers to ensure consistency across settings.
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Support students in community-based learning, vocational exploration, or life-skills activities as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Comprehensive Health 5-12.
• Experience working with students with social-emotional disabilities.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Experience with functional life skills, vocational readiness, and transition planning.
• Training or familiarity with Safety Care Therapeutic Interventions
• Experience working in collaborative team settings.
• Employment contingent upon a positive fingerprint and CORI screening.

SEEM Collaborative offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, dental and life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment

Equal Opportunity

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SEEM Collaborative is 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