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Special Education Teacher – High School Mathematics

NFI Massachusetts, Inc.·Westborough, Massachusetts

$60,000 - $75,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide individualized and small group mathematics instruction aligned with Massachusetts frameworks for students with complex emotional and mental health needs. Develop and monitor IEP goals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a therapeutic residential setting.

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.

  • Essential 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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges preferred
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic educational practices

Position Details

  • Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
  • Full-time, based on a 190-day school-year position with optional ESY opportunities
  • Small class sizes with multidisciplinary team support
  • Specialized school setting within a secure DMH IRTP program
  • Reports directly to the Special Education Coordinator
  • This position is not eligible for participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS).
  • NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
  • 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

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

Requirements

Requires Massachusetts DESE licensure in both Special Education (Moderate Disabilities 5-12) and High School Mathematics. Experience with students facing behavioral or mental health challenges is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Classroom Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • IEP Development
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Executive Functioning Support
  • Special Education Instruction
  • High School Mathematics

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Home & Auto Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$60,000 - $75,000/yr
Location
Westborough, Massachusetts
Posted
May 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

NFI Massachusetts, Inc.

For over four decades, NFI Massachusetts has successfully helped thousands of youth, families and adults with diverse needs to make positive changes in their lives, to achieve personal goals, and experience the full promise of life in their communities. NFI’s broad range of...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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High-demand dual-licensed teaching role

In Massachusetts, high school special education math roles are often competitive because districts need candidates who hold both Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and High School Mathematics licensure. Experience supporting students with behavioral or mental health challenges can strengthen an application, especially where collaboration and classroom management matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm licensure fit, then tailor your resume to show math instruction and special education experience.

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