Science Teacher; MTRS Eligible

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Reports To:

Program Director

Work Year:
Full-Time (183 days)

The Science Teacher delivers daily science instruction in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks at TEC Academy – Phoenix Campus, serving students in grades 6–12 with emotional and behavioral challenges. The role focuses on developing students’ academic skills through a flexible, differentiated classroom environment.

The Education Cooperative (TEC) is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit collaborative based in

E. Walpole, MA. TEC Academy is a DESE‑approved public day school for students with academic, emotional, or behavioral challenges, offering a small, structured educational setting.

• Assess students’ skills to determine learning needs.
• Plan engaging lessons with clear, measurable objectives that align with curriculum standards and are adapted to meet student needs.
• Organize and assign activities tailored to individual student abilities.
• Teach and mentor students in whole‑class, small‑group, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Implement IEPs, assess performance, and track progress.
• Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Supervise teacher assistants working with students with disabilities.
• Prepare students for grade transitions and post‑graduation.
• Maintain ongoing communication with colleagues and district representatives to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate on IEP planning notes and progress reports.
• Maintain updated student records, including IEPs, professional reports, and required data, in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in staff and professional development meetings, conferences, and teacher training (e.g., Safety Care).
• Integrate technology into instruction and for personal productivity.

• Strong instructional pedagogy.
• Experience working with students with social, emotional, behavioral needs, and/or trauma history.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging environment.
• Excellent communication and judgment/decision‑making skills.
• Proactive thinking and flexibility in responding to unexpected situations.
• Calm and supportive demeanor with students.
• Strong relationship‑building with students, families, and community members.
• Team‑work collaboration.
• Technological proficiency for reporting and electronic communication.
• Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality maintenance.

• BA degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s preferred).
• Massachusetts teacher licensure in a science field, grades 8–12.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to speak clearly, read printed documents, frequent standing/walking/sitting, reaching, and assimilate up to 30 lbs.

The Education Cooperative prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, or national origin. It is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.