Special Education Teacher – High School Mathematics (Anticipated Opening)
About The Position
NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher – High School Mathematics to provide academic instruction and individualized educational services to students within a Department of Mental Health Intensive funded Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Westborough, MA. This position supports students with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs within a structured therapeutic environment while ensuring compliance with DESE and IDEA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks and demonstrate the ability to provide differentiated instruction within a therapeutic and highly supportive educational setting.
Requirements
- Massachusetts DESE Special Education Teacher License – Moderate Disabilities (5–12) required
- Massachusetts DESE Licensure in High School Mathematics required
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic educational practices
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized and small group mathematics instruction aligned with Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
- Modify curriculum and instructional strategies to support diverse learning profiles
- Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based instructional practices
- Integrate social-emotional learning and executive functioning supports into instruction
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
- Support students during periods of emotional and behavioral dysregulation using therapeutic and crisis-management strategies
- Participate in crisis prevention and intervention training and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student stabilization
- Participate in IEP meetings, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, and required DESE documentation
- Collaborate with families, school districts, clinical providers, and residential staff to support student success
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
- Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
