Justice Resource Institute
Special Education History Teacher
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Job Description
- Req#: SPECI003386
- YOU will be able to create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with our students.
- YOU will be able to work collaboratively with our Special Education team to provide the best academics for our students.
- YOU will be able to attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the student’s academic needs.
- YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop important life skills. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be licensed by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
- Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
- Knowledge of the relevant content area.
- Knowledge of the needs of the population served; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with students, families, and collaterals in a positive manner.
- Should have leadership abilities, be able to work alone in an unsupervised environment, and have the capacity to serve as a responsible, mature, and flexible role model.
- At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Special Education History Teacher we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!
Pelham Academy is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Pelham provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 (dependent on licensing and experience)JRI Provides The Training So That:
Why JRI?
Requirements:
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
Preferred
Educator's License
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