Job Description

Special Education Teacher at Onward Search Education summary:

A Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and fosters an inclusive learning environment for high school students with disabilities. They collaborate with staff and families to support individualized education plans and ensure accurate documentation of student progress. This role requires in-person work, a professional teaching license with a Special Education endorsement, and experience supporting students with disabilities.

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with an exceptional school district in Worcester County, MA to find a passionate Special Education Teacher for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

This is an in-person opportunity (hybrid and remote options not available) beginning in September 2025 and continuing through June 2026. The schedule is Monday through Friday following a full school day, with 32.5 guaranteed hours per week and service to high school students in grades 9-12.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide specialized instruction and foster an inclusive educational environment for high school students in both pull-out and inclusion settings. You'll collaborate with staff and families to support individualized education plans while maintaining accurate documentation and progress communication.

Position Details:

• Location: In-person (Worcester County, MA)

• Start Date: September 2025

• End Date: June 2026

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full school day schedule

• Guaranteed Hours: 32.5 hours/week

• Grade Levels: High School (Grades 9-12)

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction and cultivate an inclusive educational environment for high school students in both pull-out and inclusion settings.

• Collaborate with staff and families to support individualized education plans.

• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding student progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Primary/Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

• Professional teaching license with a Special Education endorsement from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

• Experience supporting students with disabilities in an academic or classroom-based setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.

• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.

• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.

• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.

• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply: If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

Keywords:

special education, inclusive education, individualized education plans, high school teaching, student progress documentation, special education license, student support, collaboration with families, instructional strategies, academic support

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Freelance, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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