Be a Part of Something Meaningful

If you’re ready to inspire growth, celebrate milestones, and build brighter futures for students with ASD, we encourage you to apply today.  Boston Higashi School is more than a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to student success.

Salary: $59,000 (Entry level) 

Special Education Teacher

Boston Higashi School – Randolph, MA

Inspire growth. Empower independence. Transform futures.

If you’re passionate about changing lives and shaping meaningful learning experiences for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Boston Higashi School (BHS) offers an opportunity to make a profound impact every single day.  Join a mission-driven community where your work is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your students’ successes become your greatest reward.

About Boston Higashi School

Boston Higashi School is an internationally recognized leader in autism education, serving students ages 3–22. Our unique Daily Life Therapy® model integrates academics, physical fitness, arts, and social-emotional development. Through this holistic approach, we help students build confidence, independence, and joy in daily learning.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will be part of a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team dedicated to helping each student reach their fullest potential in school and in life.

Job Goal

To develop and implement individualized academic programs and IEPs that empower students with ASD to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and independently, while fully participating in a nurturing and dynamic school community.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging instruction across all IEP areas in partnership with special subject teachers.

• Create innovative, differentiated lessons aligned with the BHS curriculum and MA Curriculum Frameworks.

• Develop and implement goals in the areas of academics, behavior, daily living skills, and social development.

• Present student progress to families and districts during IEP meetings.

• Write comprehensive annual educational assessments grounded in daily observations and interactions.

• Maintain individualized portfolios aligned with curriculum standards and IEP objectives.

• Prepare alternative assessment portfolios for students participating in MCAS-Alt.

• Complete quarterly progress reports.

• Participate in all student activities, including physical exercise, movement-based lessons, and daily fitness routines (lifting, standing, squatting, jogging 1–3 miles).

• Model enthusiasm, motivation, and positive engagement during lessons and activities.

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians through notebooks, calls, conferences, and reports.

• Maintain ongoing communication with residential staff and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Attend division meetings, trainings, in-services, school events, and committee assignments.

• Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and clear communication at all times.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors and program leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education.

• MA Teaching certification or active progress toward certification.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting students with ASD or related populations.

• Familiarity with Daily Life Therapy® (training provided).

Additional Skills:

• Strong initiative, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Commitment to working effectively in a multicultural environment.

Why You’ll Love Working at Boston Higashi School

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive, supportive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time

• Low-cost health and dental insurance with low deductibles and co-pays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Life insurance, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Pre-tax medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts

You’ll also gain:

• A deeply rewarding career supporting incredible students

• A collaborative team that values joy, creativity, and resilience

• Extensive training in a highly respected, evidence-based educational model