Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
$2,500 Sign-on bonus!
Springfield, MA
Ready to make a real impact? RFK Community Alliance is thrilled to offer a full-time opportunity for a passionate High School History Teacher and/or Secondary Special Education Teacher to join our inspiring team in Springfield, MA! Help shape young minds, ignite curiosity, and be a part of something truly meaningful.
Who We Seek
Robert F. Kennedy Academy is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse abilities and disabilities, including those in the emotional, psychiatric, and learning realms. The school's curriculum and support services assist students in reaching milestones such as graduation, the transition to post-secondary educational and vocational opportunities, or the return to public school. A small school by design, RFK Academy creates individualized learning opportunities and accommodation, while establishing a community of learners among students for whom connections to school have often been a challenge.
The History Teacher plans and delivers thoughtful lessons with skill support and social-emotional and self-regulation learning opportunities represented within the curriculum. The History Teacher will be a contributing member of the educational team in both school- and community-based environments. The History Teacher will develop and oversee progress on content- and skill-based goals and evaluate and articulate progress collaboratively with the team according to treatment planning and students' Individualized Education Programs.
- Develops and implements an engaging high school curriculum that utilizes current pedagogical best practices, including student-centered learning activities and project-based learning
- Creates and leads at least one experiential elective course per semester, based on personal interests and the interests of students
- Works collaboratively with the Educational Coordinator to develop skill-based IEP goals and complete quarterly IEP progress notes
- Builds strong relationships with students in a therapeutic setting aligned to the principles of Trauma-Informed Care and the Behavior Support System protocols overseen by the Clinical Coordinator
- Works with a dynamic educational and support team to develop all-school special events such as poetry slams, trivia day, spirit week, fashion week, etc
- Assists as needed in the school transition program, working with students to develop functional academic skills for their post-secondary opportunities
- Attends supervision, daily morning and afternoon meetings, and weekly teacher-team meetings in order to develop as an educator and best serve the evolving needs of our student population
- Manages a classroom that meets the student's needs for safety, routines and protocols, educational growth, and social/emotional development.
- Participates in orientation, in-service training, monthly Professional Development meetings, and assigned external training with ongoing development supported by a supervisor and the administrative team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
- MA teaching certification in History or Moderate Disabilities (5-12) is preferred.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license
Shifts
- 40 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:
*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
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive!
To apply for this position please click on High School History Teacher and/ or Secondary Special education. 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
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RFK Community Alliance
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
Oct 17, 2025