Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher on a 36-week contract in Nantucket, MA, earning up to $58 per hour. This role provides direct instruction and support to students with severe disabilities while collaborating on individualized education plans. It offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-need educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with classroom staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with severe disabilities.

• Provide direct instruction and support to high-need students, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

• Collect and analyze data related to student progress and modify teaching strategies accordingly.

• Maintain effective communication with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.

• Adhere to district policies, state regulations, and safety standards to ensure compliance and provide quality education.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts licensure for Students with Severe Disabilities (PreK-2) or comparable license.

• MA licensure for Students with Severe Disabilities or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with students with severe disabilities.

• Familiarity with applied behavior analysis (ABA) and data collection.

• Previous experience with significant/high-need student populations.

• School-year start availability on August 28 and ability to work full-time days.

• Strong communication, patience, and adaptability skills.

• Background checks and compliance with school protocols.

Benefits:

• Premium pay at 13% above market average with weekly direct deposit and next-day pay features coming soon.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day of the month after start, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave.

• Coverage continues seamlessly during off-season winter/summer breaks for educational services team members.

• 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, and license & CEU reimbursements.

• Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly), travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours, and cancellation protection.

• Nationwide placement opportunities ranging from major metros to underserved areas.

• Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses and certifications, user-friendly portal with average 14-day onboarding, shift customization, and rapid interviews (~38 hours).