Therapeutic High School Teacher (26/27 School Year)

Shore Educational Collaborative•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shore Educational Collaborative, established in 1975, is a public special education provider for students with disabilities aged 3-22 in Chelsea, MA. We are committed to the belief that every person can grow, learn, and achieve meaningful goals. Our work is guided by the core values of educate, enrich, and inspire, operating with respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion. We prioritize our students and strive for excellence in our programs while embracing diversity. With a strong team and an 88% retention rate for professional staff, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join us.

Requirements

A flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset around education is essential to success in this position.
Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities preferred. Candidates with other DESE licensure who are willing to pursue the appropriate licensure will also be considered.
Candidates must have prior teaching experience to be considered for this role.
Licensure or content-area experience in English Language Arts or Social Studies strongly preferred, depending on the position.
Experience working with students with social-emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health challenges preferred.
Experience with project-based, experiential, or therapeutic learning environments preferred; openness to these approaches is required.
Strong classroom management, relationship-building, and communication skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Current DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities
Licensure or content-area experience in English Language Arts or Social Studies
Experience working with students with social-emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health challenges
Experience with project-based, experiential, or therapeutic learning environments

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in either ELA or Social Studies, adapted to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students in a therapeutic setting.
Identify students’ strengths, needs, and interests in order to create meaningful and motivating learning experiences.
Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), including instructional modifications, accommodations, progress monitoring, and data collection.
Differentiate instruction for small-group and individualized learning environments while supporting students with a wide range of learning profiles and behavioral needs.
Utilize trauma-informed, restorative, and therapeutic classroom practices to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
Establish and maintain classroom systems and behavioral supports that promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive peer interactions.
Collaborate regularly with related service providers, families, and school staff to ensure student needs are met consistently across settings.
Support students in developing executive functioning, self-advocacy, communication, and future-readiness skills.
Develop opportunities for experiential, project-based, and community-connected learning that increase student engagement and real-world application of skills.
Complete and maintain all required documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal special education regulations.
Maintain knowledge of current special education practices, therapeutic approaches, and instructional strategies through ongoing professional development.
Celebrate student growth, achievements, and milestones while fostering a classroom culture grounded in dignity, belonging, and high expectations.