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 a school in Worcester County, MA to hire dedicated Special Education Teacher.

The Special Education Teacher will support students in a substantially separate social-emotional and behavioral program, providing structured, individualized instruction to help students build academic, behavioral, and emotional regulation skills. This role plays a critical part in fostering a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, stability, and successful reintegration when appropriate.

Position Details:
Start Date: April 2, 2026
End Date: June 22, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week
Grade Levels: K–12
Location: In Person
School Year: 2025/2026

Responsibilities:

• Provide specially designed instruction in a substantially separate classroom setting aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Implement behavior support plans and social-emotional learning strategies to address emotional regulation, coping skills, and positive behavior development.
• Create a structured, predictable classroom environment that supports students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collect and monitor data on academic and behavioral progress to inform instruction and IEP goal adjustments.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, counselors, behavior specialists, and related service providers to support student success.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and instructional strategies.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal special education laws, documentation requirements, and district policies.

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts Special Education teaching license or eligibility required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, social-emotional learning frameworks, and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and supportive in a highly structured learning environment.

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 supporting students with complex social-emotional and behavioral needs, this is the opportunity for you. Join a collaborative team focused on helping students build the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

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.