High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher

Don Watson Academy • Lancaster, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

RFK Community Alliance is seeking a passionate High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher to join Don Watson Academy, our therapeutic day school serving students ages 9–21 with social and emotional disabilities. If you're committed to building meaningful relationships and helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, we'd love to hear from you. Don Watson Academy provides a safe, therapeutic learning environment where students are supported in achieving academic success, developing social-emotional skills, and preparing for life beyond school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Massachusetts teaching license in History or Moderate Disabilities (5–12) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centered history instruction that integrates social-emotional learning and self-regulation strategies.
• Develop and monitor academic and skill-based goals aligned with IEPs, collaborating with the Educational Coordinator and interdisciplinary team.
• Foster a trauma-informed, supportive classroom environment that promotes student growth and success.
• Design and lead experiential elective courses based on student interests.
• Participate in school events, transition programming, team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain a structured classroom that supports safety, learning, and social-emotional development.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level