What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Ed Teacher (Math or Science) position at Wayside Academy?
What’s in it for you?!
- Drive impact for youth and families in need!
- Join a mission-first, trauma-informed team!
- Collaborate with passionate, caring pros!
- Thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment!
- Support whole-child, strength-based care!
If that’s you, let’s talk!
Join a highly supportive Massachusetts program that provides small class sizes, strong collaboration, and a structured environment designed to help students succeed academically and emotionally. This opening includes two full year positions, one supporting Math and one supporting Science, each focused on delivering specialized instruction, building student confidence, and partnering closely with teachers and clinicians across a therapeutic school setting.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct instruction in either Math or Science using individualized accommodations and modifications
- Deliver targeted supports for students with IEPs in small groups and one to one settings
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan lessons, adapt materials, and reinforce academic skills
- Monitor IEP goals, collect data, update progress notes, and participate in family communication
- Support executive functioning, emotional regulation, and behavior plans in coordination with the clinical team
- Contribute to team meetings, problem solving discussions, and cross departmental collaboration
Experience You’ll Need
- Massachusetts DESE license, Moderate Disabilities, appropriate grade span
- Experience supporting students with emotional, behavioral, or learning needs in a structured setting
- Strong understanding of IEP implementation, differentiation, and data based instruction
- Background teaching Math or Science content at the middle or high school level
- Comfortable working in a therapeutic or trauma informed environment
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $55