RFK Community Alliance·Springfield, Massachusetts
The teacher will develop and oversee progress on functional and academic goals, creating a differentiated curriculum to support students' access to the academic program based on Individualized Education Programs and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Key duties include evaluating student needs in Mathematics, producing assessments, assisting with IEP goal development, and participating in team meetings.
$70,000 - $80,000 per year RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a High School Math Teacher or Secondary Special Education Teacher in Springfield, MA! Why this job is amazing The RFK Academy at RFK Community Alliance is a state-approved special education day school that serves students 10-22 years of age with multiple disabilities. The Math Teacher contributes to the application of functional and academic education as a key educational team member within a therapeutic milieu. The Math Teacher will develop and oversee progress on content and skill-based goals and evaluate and articulate progress collaboratively with the team according to treatment planning and students’ Individualized Education Programs. Here’s where you come in! The Math Teacher is vital in creating a differentiated curriculum, instructing content, and, most importantly, supporting students’ ability to access the academic program. You will also implement grade-level curricula to meet academic standards based on the Mass. Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Curriculum. Requires ability to recognize the unique qualities of each student and incorporate them into appropriate lessons and/or projects.
Key responsibilities:
Operates a classroom that meets the student's needs for safety, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
Evaluates student's specific educational needs in the area of Mathematics and develop educational plans and programs to meet those needs.
Produces educational assessments (both formal and informal) in the area of Mathematics for each student.
Assists in the development of Individual Education Program goals with the Education Coordinator.
Provides classroom instruction necessary to help each student meet any Mathematics goals established in their Individualized Education Program as well as curriculum goals for RFK Community Alliance and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Participates in TEAM and Treatment Team Meetings that involve any of their classroom students.
Follows and actively participates in the implementation of the Behavior Management System.
Supervises and develops a team atmosphere with colleagues and teaching assistants.
Attends and actively participates in Staff meetings and Professional Development Days.
Actively participates in teacher team meetings and implements team goals.
Acts as a positive adult role model with students and a positive team member with all RFK staff and outside collaterals.
Assumes other responsibilities necessary to ensure program safety and continuity.
• 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday, days; 12-month benefited position
Candidates should lead with compassion and value collaboration, professionalism, and teamwork. A Bachelor's degree is required, while a Master's degree and Massachusetts certification in Mathematics (5-12) or Moderate Disabilities (5-15) are preferred.
Market context
Massachusetts schools often seek high school math and secondary special education teachers, especially candidates who can support diverse learners and work well with colleagues. These roles are competitive because districts value both subject expertise and collaboration, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm whether your Massachusetts certification matches Math 5-12 or Moderate Disabilities 5-15 and prepare examples of teamwork and student support.