High School Therapeutic Learning Program Teacher

Position Title: High School Therapeutic Learning Program Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Education

The High School Therapeutic Learning Program Teacher provides specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with significant social emotional behavioral and mental health needs across instructional settings. The teacher develops and implements individualized educational programming aligned with students IEPs while fostering academic growth emotional regulation social competence independence and successful post-secondary outcomes. The position requires close collaboration with clinicians related service providers families and general education staff to create a safe structured and supportive learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction and Curriculum

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and student IEP goals.
• Provide instruction through a co-taught model to support students academic social and emotional needs.
• Design and implement differentiated lessons that address diverse academic executive functioning and social-emotional needs.
• Adapt curriculum instructional materials and assessments to ensure access and engagement for all students.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices to support students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Promote the development of self-determination self-advocacy and independent learning skills.
• Support students in developing college career vocational and transition readiness skills.

Social-Emotional and Behavioral Programming

• Create and maintain structured predictable and therapeutic classroom environments.
• Implement proactive behavioral supports and individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Teach social-emotional learning coping strategies emotional regulation and problem-solving skills throughout the school day.
• Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to support student success.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into daily instruction.
• Support students during behavioral crises using approved de-escalation and safety procedures.

IEP Development and Progress Monitoring

• Serve as the special education liaison and case manager for assigned students.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives related to academics executive functioning behavior social-emotional development and transition planning.
• Collect and analyze student performance data to monitor progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate educational records.
• Participate in evaluations reevaluations and eligibility determinations.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate closely with school adjustment counselors clinicians related service providers administrators and families.
• Coordinate with general education teachers to support successful inclusion opportunities.
• Participate in IEP meetings team meetings parent conferences and transition planning meetings.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress concerns and successes.
• Collaborate with community agencies and outside providers as appropriate.
• Coordinate vocational community-based and work-based learning opportunities when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK8 or 512)
• Masters degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience working with adolescents with emotional behavioral and mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of special education regulations IEP development and progress monitoring.
• Training in trauma-informed practices restorative practices and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Experience implementing behavior intervention plans and supporting students in crisis.

Effective July 1 2026 through June 302027

Required Experience:

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