Job Listings

Employment: Updated May 21, 2012

 

The Collaborative for Educational Services is dedicated to empowering teachers and inspiring learners through its various programs. To do that we need a diverse mix of dedicated, qualified employees. The Collaborative offers equitable salary, a full benefits package, professional development and an opportunity to make a difference. CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, and who are well suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student population we serve.

Open position titles listed below are:

  • Organized by region
  • Coded to reflect the hiring program:
    SpecEd - Special Education
    SEIS - Special Education in Institutional Settings
    DYS - Department of Youth Service
    StudentSvs - Student Services
    LS - Learning Support
    AS - After School
    EC - Early Childhood
    ProfDev - Professional Development
    Admin - Administration
    EMO - Education Management Organization (school transformation) - A New Partnership - Dean Technical High School
To apply for a position, please forward:
  • Letter of interest
  • Resume


Finalists are required also to complete an Application form and CORI authorization form

(download  pdf Application_Cori.pdf)

Mail, e-mail, or fax to the attention of Human Resources:
Human Resources
Collaborative for Educational Services/HR
97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060

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Phone: 413 586 4900 x106
Fax: 413-584-8217


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.

We are based in Northampton, MA and our 400+ full-time employees are located in over 100 locations throughout the state.

Job descriptions for most positions can be accessed by clicking onto the name of the posting.

Western MA | Northeastern MA | Central MA | Canton | Boston Metro | Southeastern MA     Dean Tech

Western MassOpportunities

NEW  Special Education Teachers FT/PT  SEIS
Hiring licensed Special Education Teachers FT/PT to complete the 2012 school year.  Positions are in Department of Youth Services facility, Western Region, working with adolescents who have special needs.

NEW Teachers /Summer Program     DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teachers (Math, Science, ELA or History - high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services.  Summer position: July 9 – August 17, 2012 / 6 hours per day. 

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  SEIS
Recruiting MA LicensedTeachers to work in special education programs in state correctional, youth or mental health facilities across the state. Bachelor’s degree in education /psychology and certification in Special Education at the secondary level required. Experience working in institutional settings a plus. Exemplary professional development and administrative support.

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013   DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teacher  (Multiple core subjects desired: Math, Science, ELA, History ~ high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services

NEW  Teaching Coordinator   DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED teacher (middle /high school certification in Math or Science preferred) with management experience.  Our teachers work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services in Westfield, MA.  This position will also assist the Regional Education Coordinator with supervison of on-site education and staff development.

  Special Education Teacher with Vocational/Pre-vocational experience 

  Youth Advocate at Dean Technial High School         

 

  After School Program at Easthampton High School – Dance Instructor and Karate Instructor

Looking for two individuals to work in afterschool program at Easthampton High:  Dance instructor experienced in multiple forms or genres and an experienced, qualified teacher of Martial Arts.  Time commitment 2:00 – 4:00pm, one or two days week.  $20/hr. Apply immediately.


Physical Therapist – part time/ 2 days a week
Massachusetts Registered/Licensed Physical Therapist, with experience in pediatrics and developmental disabilities preferred, needed to provide services to a variety of students in elementary and/or high school settings in Hampshire and Franklin Counties.  Submit letter of interest, License number and resume no later than 12/6/2011. 
 Physical Therapy Assistant – part time/ 2 days a week

 Teachers / After-school Tutoring    NEW: ATHOL openings
Teachers with classroom experience needed for computer-based, after-school, small-group tutoring with a focus on Math and ELA, for elementary and middle-school students.  Good computer skills and knowledge of current curriculum a must! Supplemental Educational Services pay $30/hr, for up to 5 hours/week (Mondays-Thursdays), October – May. Tutors needed at schools throughout Western  Mass, especially the following districts: Agawam, Easthampton, Gateway, Mohawk, Orange, Palmer, Pioneer Valley, Quaboag, Southwick, Ware, and Westfield. Submit preference for locations and MA Educator License number with resume and cover letter.
Please note that we are not allowed to hire teachers to work with students from their own districts
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Northeastern MA Opportunities

NEW  Health and Wellness Teacher (DYS)          
Immediate opening for MA LICENSED Physical Education teacher to implement a wellness program that will enable students in the Department of Youth Service’s juvenile justice programs to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for lifelong health, fitness, and well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in adventure and wellness P.E. programming, comfort with program development, and demonstrated success in motivating adolescent youth.  Full time / year-round position. Travel required – must have own vehicle and license to drive.

NEW Teachers /Summer Program   DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teachers (Math, Science, ELA or History - high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services.  Summer position: July 9 – August 17, 2012 / 6 hours per day. 

NEW  Teaching Coordinator Summer program  DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED teacher (middle/high school certification in Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies preferred) with supervisory experience.  Our teachers work with at-risk adolescents in residential facilities run by the Department of Youth Services in central and northeastern MA.  This position will also assist the Regional Education Coordinator with supervision of on-site education and staff  development

NEW  Teaching Coordinator School Year 2012-2013   DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED teacher (middle/high school certification in Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies preferred) with supervisory experience.  Our teachers work with at-risk adolescents in residential facilities run by the Department of Youth Services in central and northeastern MA.  This position will also assist the Regional Education Coordinator with supervision of on-site education and staff  development

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  SEIS
Recruiting MA LicensedTeachers to work in special education programs in state correctional, youth or mental health facilities across the state. Bachelor’s degree in education /psychology and certification in Special Education at the secondary level required. Experience working in institutional settings a plus. Exemplary professional development and administrative support.

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teacher  (Multiple core subjects desired: Math, Science, ELA, History ~ high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services

 

Special Education Teacher with Secondary Math
The Collaborative is hiring a licensed Special Education (Moderate Disabilities)Teacher, with a Mathematics license or background, to teach inclusion classes at a DMH facility in Tewksbury, MA. The teacher will develop and implement lesson plans; conduct lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned; and meet guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Qualification requirements include:  Bachelor’s Degree; current MA Special Education Teacher certificate, 5-12 Students with Moderate Disabilities preferred; Mathematics (9-12) license OR willingness to obtain the Mathematics (9-12) license within the two years after being hired.  Exemplary professional development and administration support; full benefits. 

 
Southeastern
MA Opportunities

NEW Teachers /Summer Program  DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teachers (Math, Science, ELA or History - high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services.  Summer position: July 9 – August 17, 2012 / 6 hours per day. 

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  SEIS
Recruiting MA LicensedTeachers to work in special education programs in state correctional, youth or mental health facilities across the state. Bachelor’s degree in education /psychology and certification in Special Education at the secondary level required. Experience working in institutional settings a plus. Exemplary professional development and administrative support.

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teacher  (Multiple core subjects desired: Math, Science, ELA, History ~ high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services

 Teacher DYS /Part-time
Recruiting MA LICENSED teachers (middle /high school certification Math or Science) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facilities run by the Department of Youth Services in BREWSTER, MA  20 hours/week with full benfits.  Retirees and other qualified applicants encouraged to apply!

Central MA Opportunities

NEW Teachers /Summer Program  DYS
 Recruiting MA LICENSED Teachers (Math, Science, ELA or History - high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services.  Summer position: July 9 – August 17, 2012 / 6 hours per day.

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  SEIS
Recruiting MA LicensedTeachers to work in special education programs in state correctional, youth or mental health facilities across the state. Bachelor’s degree in education /psychology and certification in Special Education at the secondary level required. Experience working in institutional settings a plus. Exemplary professional development and administrative support.

NEW  Teaching Coordinator Summer program  DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED teacher (middle/high school certification in Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies preferred) with supervisory experience.  Our teachers work with at-risk adolescents in residential facilities run by the Department of Youth Services in central and northeastern MA.  This position will also assist the Regional Education Coordinator with supervision of on-site education and staff  development

NEW  Teaching Coordinator School Year 2012-2013   DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED teacher (middle/high school certification in Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies preferred) with supervisory experience.  Our teachers work with at-risk adolescents in residential facilities run by the Department of Youth Services in central and northeastern MA.  This position will also assist the Regional Education Coordinator with supervision of on-site education and staff  development

 

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013 DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teacher  (Multiple core subjects desired: Math, Science, ELA, History ~ high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services

Special Education Teacher Aide   SEIS
Responsible individual to provide assistance to the special education teachers in delivering specialized instruction for students in the educational programs at the Department of Public Health facility /Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton.  Bachelor’s Degree and experience with Special Needs population preferred.  Requires good physical condition to support lifting and transitioning students.

 DYS Instructional Coach
Provide ongoing training and develop resources for educators teaching in juvenile justice school settings.  We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to educating youth from both traditional and non-traditional school experiences.  We are looking for an ambitious, energetic, and experienced educator, dedicated to social justice, educational equity, cultural competency, and improving outcomes for youth placed at risk.  Resumes will be screened for minimum qualifications, including a valid MA Educator license, 3+ years of teaching experience with above average evaluations, demonstrated expertise in curriculum and instruction, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a valid MA driver’s license/frequent statewide travel required as outlined in full job description       FAQ about Coaching

Canton MA Opportunities

Physical Therapist SEIS / 20 hours/week  2011-2012 School Year
Seeking experienced Registered Physical Therapist for our Special Education program at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton, MA, a specialized facility for students with intensive medical needs. The Registered Physical Therapist provides direct integrated physical therapy, conducts evaluative programs and procedures, and develops IEP goals relevant to student’s needs. MA License required; experience in pediatrics and developmental disabilities desired.

 Occupational Therapist   SEIS / 20 hours/week  2011-2012 School Year
Seeking experienced Registered Occupational Therapist for our Special Education program at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton, MA, a specialized facility for students with intensive medical needs. The Registered OT provides direct integrated occupational therapy, conducts evaluative programs and procedures, and develops IEP goals relevant to student’s needs. MA License required; experience in pediatrics and developmental disabilities preferred

 

Boston MA Opportunities

NEW Teachers /Summer Program     DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teachers (Math, Science, ELA or History - high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services.  Summer position: July 9 – August 17, 2012 / 6 hours per day.

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013  SEIS
Recruiting MA LicensedTeachers to work in special education programs in state correctional, youth or mental health facilities across the state. Bachelor’s degree in education /psychology and certification in Special Education at the secondary level required. Experience working in institutional settings a plus. Exemplary professional development and administrative support.  

NEW Teachers / School Year 2012-2013   DYS
Recruiting MA LICENSED Teacher  (Multiple core subjects desired: Math, Science, ELA, History ~ high school certification preferred) to work with at-risk adolescents in residential facility run by the Department of Youth Services

 NEW Special Education Teacher   – up to 20 hours/week
Hiring licensed Special Education Teacher to work part time in Suffolk County House of Corrections. Bachelor’s degree in education/psychology and Massachusetts certification in Special Education REQUIRED.  Experience working in institutional settings is a plus.   Exemplary professional development and administration support.
   


 Dean High School / Holyoke Public Schools 

 Vocational Director of Career and Technical Programs
The Collaborative for Educational Services and the Holyoke Public Schools seek an experienced educator (minimum 5 years of successful vocational technical education and Vocational Technical Supervisor/Director certification 9-14 preferred), to be an integral part of the administrative team for Dean Technical High School. Job duties of the Director include overseeing vocational-technical staff, promoting their professional growth and overall effectiveness; and conducting an annual review and revision of all vocational-technical offerings in the Program of Studies and recommending modifications, additions and deletions that ensure optimum learning opportunities for all students.  Application instructions and additional details at www.hps.holyoke.ma.us “Employment Opportunities”

 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
 
We are seeking experienced, licensed teachers (Math, Science, ELA, History, Vocational) to serve as substitute teachers on an as-needed basis, working with youth ages 15-19.  Current MA license preferred, bilingual/bicultural (English-Spanish) a plus. Apply immediately with letter citing key strengths and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Collaborative/DeanTech, 97 Hawley Street, Northampton MA 01060.

Special Education Teacher with Vocational/Pre-vocational Background                             
Seeking teacher to assess students’ ability to access vocational programs, identify appropriate entry points and or curriculum enhancements, and develop, adapt, support, and implement accommodations/strategies that give students the opportunity to participate in the vocational curriculum.   He/she will conduct lessons using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the needs of students while meeting Individual Education Plans (IEP) guidelines. Cooperation with other staff members in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements mandatory. The teacher will consult with vocational teachers regarding student’s disabilities and the implementation of appropriate accommodations within a shop environment. Job duties include co-teaching or teaching where appropriate (such as Health & Safety Standards and enhanced vocational skills).  Apply immediately with letter citing key strengths, license information and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Collaborative/DeanTech, 97 Hawley Street, Northampton MA 01060.  The hiring team is particularly interested in candidates who can work effectively with a diverse range of cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.

  Youth Advocate                                                                                                        
We are seeking a bilingual, bicultural (English-Spanish) individual with a degree in social work or counseling (or related field) and 2-3 years of experience working in a case management with youth ages 15-19.  The Youth Advocate will provide individualized support and work with students to set goals through the use of the Student Goal Plan (SGP) and help them overcome barriers to attainment of these goals. The Youth Advocate will also help students develop mediation skills to resolve conflicts and will act as a bridge between students, their families, and school.   Apply immediately with letter citing key strengths and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Collaborative/DeanTech, 97 Hawley Street, Northampton MA 01060. 

 

  Special Education Teacher with Secondary Math expertise 
The Collaborative for Educational Services and the Holyoke Public Schools seek a licensed Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) Teacher, with Mathematics license or background, to teach inclusion classes at Dean Technical High School. 

The teacher will develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.  Conduct lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Plan and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and meets guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Qualification requirements include:  Bachelor's degree; Current MA Special Education Teacher certificate, 5-12 Students with Moderate Disabilities preferred; Mathematics (9-12) license or willingness to obtain this license within two years of being hired. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Candidate must have completed all Category Trainings or is willing to complete in first year.
Apply immediately with letter citing key strengths, license information and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Collaborative/DeanTech, 97 Hawley Street, Northampton MA 01060.  The hiring team is particularly interested in candidates who can work effectively with a diverse range of cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.

  Assistant Principal - Vocational Technical School,  Holyoke, MA
The Collaborative for Educational Services and the Holyoke Public Schools seek a highly qualified Assistant Principal to assist in the management and provision of leadership in transforming Dean Technical High School in Holyoke, MA. We are looking for ambitious, energetic, and experienced school leaders, preferably with vocational school experience, who are dedicated to education, social justice, and improving outcomes for youth who have been placed at risk of failure.  Required qualifications include Administrator license  and 5+ years of successful administration work in an urban school system; and significant experience in school redesign, transformative leadership, or youth empowerment. Bilingual and bicultural and/or Special Education experience preferred. Full job descriptions and details on the project at collaborative.org/jobs.  Apply immediately with letter citing key strengths, license information and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Collaborative/DeanTech, 97 Hawley Street, Northampton MA 01060.  The hiring team is particularly interested in candidates who can work effectively with a diverse range of cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.

 



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Collaborative for Educational Services
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