High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Location: Don Watson Academy, Lancaster, MA
Location: Don Watson Academy, Lancaster, MA
RFK Community Alliance is seeking a passionate High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher to join Don Watson Academy, our therapeutic day school serving students ages 9–21 with social and emotional disabilities. If you're committed to building meaningful relationships and helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, we'd love to hear from you.
About Don Watson Academy
Don Watson Academy provides a safe, therapeutic learning environment where students are supported in achieving academic success, developing social-emotional skills, and preparing for life beyond school.
Who We Seek
We're looking for an educator who is passionate about engaging students through meaningful, student-centered instruction while supporting their social-emotional growth. The ideal candidate creates a structured, inclusive classroom where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to learn. As a member of our collaborative educational team, you'll develop and deliver high-quality history instruction, monitor student progress toward academic and IEP goals, and partner with colleagues to meet each student's unique educational and therapeutic needs. You'll also have opportunities to lead experiential electives, contribute to school-wide activities, and help prepare students for successful post-secondary transitions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, student-centered history instruction that integrates social-emotional learning and self-regulation strategies.
- Develop and monitor academic and skill-based goals aligned with IEPs, collaborating with the Educational Coordinator and interdisciplinary team.
- Foster a trauma-informed, supportive classroom environment that promotes student growth and success.
- Design and lead experiential elective courses based on student interests.
- Participate in school events, transition programming, team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
- Maintain a structured classroom that supports safety, learning, and social-emotional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Massachusetts teaching license in History or Moderate Disabilities (5–12) preferred
Hours
- 37.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday, days; 12-month benefited position
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position please click on → High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA