Special Education Teacher

Hampden County House of Correction / Western Regional Special Education Teacher

Make a difference where it matters most. Join our mission-driven nonprofit supporting students in Massachusetts’ institutional settings—including DYS, DMH, and County Houses of Correction. We’re hiring a Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instruction to students ages 18–22 in correctional and regional programs across Western MA.

About the Role

- Primary assignment: Teach small groups or 1:1 at Hampden County correctional facilities, focusing on Math and ELA.

- Secondary role: Support other programs in the Western Region as needed.

- Provide engaging, culturally responsive instruction that helps students reach their goals.

- Regional travel required; flexible hours available based on program needs.

What We Offer

- Monday–Friday schedule, 8-hour days (limited evenings)

- Flexible schedule and regional variety

- Competitive salary and full benefits

- MTRS-eligible, SEIU 509 union position

- Small class sizes, strong behavioral supports, and built-in planning time

- Professional development, licensure support, and MTEL fee assistance

- Collaborative, trauma-informed team committed to equity and inclusion

Qualifications

Required:

- MA teaching license in Moderate Disabilities (5–12)

- SEI Endorsement

- Reliable transportation for regional travel

Preferred:

- Master’s degree or experience with at-risk youth

- Strong classroom management and flexibility

- Experience with Google Classroom, Zoom, or blended learning

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team changing lives through education.

* CES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Make a difference where it matters most. Join our mission-driven nonprofit supporting students in Massachusetts’ institutional settings—including DYS, DMH, and County Houses of Correction. We’re hiring a Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instruction to students ages 18–22 in correctional and regional programs across Western MA.

About the Role

- Primary assignment: Teach small groups or 1:1 at Hampden County correctional facilities, focusing on Math and ELA.

- Secondary role: Support other programs in the Western Region as needed.

- Provide engaging, culturally responsive instruction that helps students reach their goals.

- Regional travel required; flexible hours available based on program needs.

What We Offer

- Monday–Friday schedule, 8-hour days (limited evenings)

- Flexible schedule and regional variety

- Competitive salary and full benefits

- MTRS-eligible, SEIU 509 union position

- Small class sizes, strong behavioral supports, and built-in planning time

- Professional development, licensure support, and MTEL fee assistance

- Collaborative, trauma-informed team committed to equity and inclusion

Qualifications

Required:

- MA teaching license in Moderate Disabilities (5–12)

- SEI Endorsement

- Reliable transportation for regional travel

Preferred:

- Master’s degree or experience with at-risk youth

- Strong classroom management and flexibility

- Experience with Google Classroom, Zoom, or blended learning

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team changing lives through education.

* CES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$57,233 to $81,060 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

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. Our home office is in Northampton, MA and our 400+ full-time employees are located in over 100 locations throughout the state. In the Western MA area we work with youth housed in Institutional Settings.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dezmin Perez , Talent Acquisition Specialist (SEIS)
• 1 Prince Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: 413-588-1238
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