Are Proximity Learning teachers certified to teach in Massachusetts?

Yes. Every instructor placed in a Massachusetts district holds certification that meets DESE licensure requirements, including the appropriate MTEL exams. Teachers with a valid Massachusetts license can teach across districts through our livestreamed model, and we help eligible out-of-state educators navigate the licensure process.

How quickly can Proximity Learning fill a vacancy in my Massachusetts district?

Massachusetts districts are matched with a certified teacher and begin live instruction within days of signing up. Whether you are in Boston, Worcester, or a rural Western Massachusetts district, we remove the long hiring process so your classroom stays covered and your students keep learning.

Is this the same as pre-recorded or asynchronous online learning?

No. Proximity Learning provides fully live, real-time instruction. A certified teacher is livestreamed directly into your classroom and follows your school's bell schedule. Students interact with a real teacher during every class period, not a recording.

Can Proximity Learning support Massachusetts special education and IEP requirements?

Yes. Proximity Learning provides certified SPED case managers, virtual OTs, SLPs, and school psychologists licensed to meet Massachusetts requirements under Chapter 71B, 603 CMR 28.00, and federal IDEA. These specialist roles are among the hardest to fill locally, and Proximity Learning can place them within days.

Does Proximity Learning require an annual contract?

No. Proximity Learning does not require annual contracts. Massachusetts districts can bring in certified teachers for a semester, a full school year, or as long as needed, scaling up or adjusting the partnership without being locked into long-term commitments.

Certified Virtual Teachers for Massachusetts K–12 Districts

Proximity Learning connects Massachusetts classrooms with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)-certified teachers through live, real-time instruction. We fill vacancies across Boston, Worcester, and districts throughout the state in just days instead of months.

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Massachusetts Vacancies Are Climbing Faster Than Districts Can Hire

In 2024–25, Massachusetts had about 4,800 unfilled teaching jobs, a big increase from previous years. The shortage is worst in highly important subjects including special education, science, and math, especially in high-need districts like Boston, Springfield, and Worcester. Students all around the state are being affected by empty classrooms.

Why Virtual Hiring Works in Massachusetts

Hiring locally in Massachusetts is tough because there are few candidates, and even fewer who meet the strict DESE licensure and MTEL requirements, especially in places like Boston and Lowell. Proximity Learning’s national network removes these barriers by placing DESE-certified teachers in your classrooms with live, real-time instruction in just days.

Every Proximity Learning Solution Available to Massachusetts Districts

All Proximity Learning teachers in Massachusetts are DESE-certified to teach core subjects, world languages, electives, and special education.

K–12 SOLUTIONS

Certified teachers for every classroom with vacancies.

Proximity Learning fills both core and specialty vacancies in Massachusetts with DESE-certified teachers who teach live in your classroom.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

IEP-compliant support for every student who needs it.

Proximity Learning offers certified case managers and specialists who meet Massachusetts Chapter 71B and federal IDEA standards.

WHY DISTRICTS CHOOSE US

Why Massachusetts Districts Choose Proximity Learning

Massachusetts districts need a partner who can respond quickly to rising vacancies. Proximity Learning has helped districts manage staffing gaps for years.

Days, Not Months to Fill a Vacancy

A certified teacher ready to start teaching live in your Massachusetts classroom within days, so you avoid long hiring cycles and empty rooms.

16+ Years of Synchronous Instruction

Proximity Learning delivered live, synchronous instruction to Massachusetts districts long before remote learning was common, giving an experienced, trusted partner.

5,000+ Classrooms Staffed Nationwide

Proximity Learning has staffed thousands of classrooms nationwide. From Boston to the Berkshires, your district’s classrooms can also be filled with teachers trained to drive academic growth.

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Certified Instructors Across Every Subject Massachusetts Districts Need

Every Proximity Learning teacher in Massachusetts is DESE-certified, so your district stays compliant and your students get the support they need.

Core Subjects

World Language

Specialty and Electives

Special Education

Frequently Asked Questions

All the information Massachusetts superintendents, HR directors, and SPED administrators need about live, synchronous teacher staffing.

Yes. Every instructor placed in a Massachusetts district holds certification that meets DESE licensure requirements, including the appropriate MTEL exams. Teachers with a valid Massachusetts license can teach across districts through our livestreamed model, and we help eligible out-of-state educators navigate the licensure process.

Your District's Vacancies End Here.

Contact our team to build a program roadmap tailored to your staffing, timeline, and needs.

Filled in days, not months

Every subject covered

Always live, certified instruction

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