Assistant Director of Education

TrulyHired; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Littleton, MA, seeks an Assistant Director of Education to lead the Littleton Academy education program within a residential treatment setting that emphasizes trauma-informed care.

You will supervise staff, develop curricula and IEPs, coordinate treatment plans, and help students build life skills and prepare for their next steps, with a compensation range of $72,000 to $97,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Special Education Administrator certification preferred or equivalent.
• M.Ed in SPED Admin or pursuing is required or preferred.
• Licensed by MA DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
• At least 1 year of supervision/administration experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Special Education with emotionally disabled youth.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education department, develop treatment-focused education plans and supervision.
• Manage caseload and supervise curriculum, life skills, and instruction.
• Support students in developing a sense of self and preparing for next steps.

Education

Special Education Administrator certification

M.Ed. SPED Administration

Massachusetts DESE licensure for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Assistant Director of Education 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!

Littleton Academy is a residential treatment setting for latency-aged students that specializes in trauma informed care. Littleton provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $97,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides Training So That:

• YOU will be able to provide assistance in the hiring, supervision, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training, unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration, IEP development, development and oversight of Littleton's Education Department will be able to develop innovative and individualized treatment plans to support our students as they work toward reaching their clinical and treatment goals.
• YOU will be able to manage a caseload of students to help them discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.
• YOU will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

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 fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• 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!

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates should have a Special Education Administrator certification or meet all of the following criteria:
• Special Administrator certification is preferred, but not required.
• M.ED Special Education/ SPED Administration, or currently working towards obtaining one.
• Must be licensed by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a supervisor or administrator.
• At least 5 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
• Experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students! Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Justice Resource Institute strives to serve the needs of underserved individuals, families, and communities with compassion and dignity.