Frequently Asked Questions

What Qualifications Do You Look for in a Candidate?
We look for individuals who have a bachelor’s or a master’s degree, and an excellent academic record. The majority of our entry-level teachers possess a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, special education, or other related fields. Additionally, successful employees are mature, intelligent and sensible, possess a flexible, patient and calm manner, and have a strong desire for a challenging yet rewarding career.

What About Your Benefits?
Our benefit package is complete and competitive. All of our employees receive comprehensive training, full medical, life and dental insurance, two to six weeks paid vacation, substantial tuition reimbursement, on-site day care, pension plan, employee assistance program and much more.

What Kind of Training is Provided?
Employees who are graduate assistants perform the role of a level 1 or level 2 teacher but receive substantially different benefits than level 1 or level 2 employees who are not graduate assistants. The graduate assistant selects one of the on-site graduate programs they wish to pursue and applies to this program simultaneous to their application for employment. Once approved for employment and admitted to one of the on-site graduate school programs, the graduate assistant earns a yearly stipend and NECC pays in full their tuition, graduate school fees, textbooks, health insurance and dental insurance. Graduate assistant’s housing cost is also paid in full. Graduate assistants live in housing that is provided by NECC. Graduate assistants live with two or three roommates who also work at NECC as graduate assistants or teachers. All NECC housing is within 15 minutes of the Southborough facility.

How Do I Apply for a Position?
Complete application information is available on this website, including an online application form. Please see here for the details.

Will I Gain Experience with Different Age Groups as an Entry-Level Teacher at NECC?
During your first few months at NECC you will be involved in many trainings designed to help you gain the skills you need to work successfully with our students. First and foremost you will receive state-of-the-art training in applied behavior analysis, which you may take for graduate credit towards your master's in special education. Training is also provided in many other areas including: first aid and CPR; head injury recognition and management, seizure recognition and management, medication administration, physical intervention techniques which enables you to manage crisis situations with students and much more. In fact, we provide you with all the training you need to acquire the skills necessary to do your job.

What Career Opportunities Will I Have Once I Graduate from One of the On-site Master's Programs?
Simmons College:
Graduates with a Master's in Severe Special Needs in Education often obtain teaching positions in the public school system as a special education teacher, either for one classroom or as a consultant to multiple classrooms within a school system.

Northeastern University:
Graduates with a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis can sit for the National Board Certification of Behavioral Analysis. This licensure can lead to clinical or consulting positions with agencies similar to NECC. Most BCBAs choose to stay on at NECC and become a program specialist for one team of students. Responsibilities include development of behavioral management guidelines for a team of students, supervision of a team of teachers and mentorship of that same team of staff for the development and implementation of Individualized Management Programs for that team of students