Special Ed Teacher

Now Hiring! Special Education Teacher (County House of Corrections)

Looking to make a real impact? Join our mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality education to at-risk students in County House of Corrections programs. With small class sizes (7 or fewer), strong support systems, and a flexible curriculum, you’ll be equipped to help students succeed—without the stress of after-hours work.

We’re hiring Special Education Teachers for youth up to age 22. If you’re licensed in Moderate Disabilities (5–12) or are working toward certification, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for educators who are patient, adaptable, and deeply committed to making a difference.

What We Offer:

✅ Monday–Friday schedule, typically 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

(Some sites may follow alternate hours such as 8:30–4:30 or 11:00–7:00, depending on student access)

✅ Competitive salary & outstanding benefits ($57,233–$81,060)

✅ Excellent work-life balance—minimal to no after-hours work

✅ Small class sizes with dedicated behavioral staff support

✅ Phone-free classrooms—fewer distractions, more engagement

✅ Hands-on training & ongoing professional development

✅ Clear pathways for licensure advancement with in-house support

✅ Built-in prep time during the workday & an optional summer program

✅ MTRS-eligible positions

✅ Financial support for licensure and MTEL fees (ask us for details!)

CES is an equal opportunity employer—we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Looking to make a real impact? Join our mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality education to at-risk students in County House of Corrections programs. With small class sizes (7 or fewer), strong support systems, and a flexible curriculum, you’ll be equipped to help students succeed—without the stress of after-hours work.

We’re hiring Special Education Teachers for youth up to age 22. If you’re licensed in Moderate Disabilities (5–12) or are working toward certification, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for educators who are patient, adaptable, and deeply committed to making a difference.

What We Offer:

✅ Monday–Friday schedule, typically 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

(Some sites may follow alternate hours such as 8:30–4:30 or 11:00–7:00, depending on student access)

✅ Competitive salary & outstanding benefits ($57,233–$81,060)

✅ Excellent work-life balance—minimal to no after-hours work

✅ Small class sizes with dedicated behavioral staff support

✅ Phone-free classrooms—fewer distractions, more engagement

✅ Hands-on training & ongoing professional development

✅ Clear pathways for licensure advancement with in-house support

✅ Built-in prep time during the workday & an optional summer program

✅ MTRS-eligible positions

✅ Financial support for licensure and MTEL fees (ask us for details!)

CES is an equal opportunity employer—we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$57,543 to $81,498 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
• Email: