Anticipated Opening - Special Ed Teacher - Worcester, MA (Department of Youth Services) | SEIS
- TrulyHired
- Westborough, MA, USA
- May 07, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
NOW HIRING - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | Department of Youth Services | The Collaborative for Educational Services (SEIS) | Full-Time | 185-Day Contract | 2026/2027 School Year
ABOUT THIS ROLE
CES is a mission-driven nonprofit providing quality education to at-risk youth enrolled in DYS programs. We are hiring passionate Special Education Teachers to join a supportive, structured environment where educators can focus entirely on what matters - student growth.
With class sizes of seven or fewer students, dedicated behavioral support staff, and a flexible curriculum, you will have real tools to make a lasting difference - without the burden of after-hours demands.
COMPENSATION
$59,523 - $84,303 annually | Competitive benefits included | Licensure & MTEL fee support available
WHAT WE OFFER
• Consistent schedule - Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM. No evenings, no weekends.
• Small class sizes - 7 students maximum, with dedicated behavioral staff support on-site.
• Strong work-life balance - little to no after-hours work, with built-in prep time every day.
• Phone-free classrooms - fewer distractions, higher engagement for all.
• Professional development - hands-on training, clear licensure pathways, and in-house advancement support.
• MTRS-eligible positions - qualifying roles for the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System.
• Optional summer program - additional paid opportunity available, fully optional.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Licensed in Moderate Disabilities (5-12), or actively working toward certification
• Experience or strong interest in supporting at-risk youth in alternative settings
• Patient, adaptable, and trauma-informed approach to instruction
• Collaborative mindset - comfortable working alongside behavioral and clinical staff
• Commitment to equitable, student-centered education
*CES is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply.
Welcome to ATX Learning
The Collaborative for Educational Services (collaborative.org) is a nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974. The Collaborative serves children and youth, educators, schools and school districts, and communities. Our mission is to develop and foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative is a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support, and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same.
NOW HIRING - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | Department of Youth Services | The Collaborative for Educational Services (SEIS) | Full-Time | 185-Day Contract | 2026/2027 School Year
ABOUT THIS ROLE
CES is a mission-driven nonprofit providing quality education to at-risk youth enrolled in DYS programs. We are hiring passionate Special Education Teachers to join a supportive, structured environment where educators can focus entirely on what matters - student growth.
With class sizes of seven or fewer students, dedicated behavioral support staff, and a flexible curriculum, you will have real tools to make a lasting difference - without the burden of after-hours demands.
COMPENSATION
$59,523 - $84,303 annually | Competitive benefits included | Licensure & MTEL fee support available
WHAT WE OFFER
• Consistent schedule - Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM. No evenings, no weekends.
• Small class sizes - 7 students maximum, with dedicated behavioral staff support on-site.
• Strong work-life balance - little to no after-hours work, with built-in prep time every day.
• Phone-free classrooms - fewer distractions, higher engagement for all.
• Professional development - hands-on training, clear licensure pathways, and in-house advancement support.
• MTRS-eligible positions - qualifying roles for the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System.
• Optional summer program - additional paid opportunity available, fully optional.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Licensed in Moderate Disabilities (5-12), or actively working toward certification
• Experience or strong interest in supporting at-risk youth in alternative settings
• Patient, adaptable, and trauma-informed approach to instruction
• Collaborative mindset - comfortable working alongside behavioral and clinical staff
• Commitment to equitable, student-centered education
*CES is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply.
Welcome to ATX Learning
The Collaborative for Educational Services (collaborative.org) is a nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974. The Collaborative serves children and youth, educators, schools and school districts, and communities. Our mission is to develop and foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative is a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support, and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same.
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