Long Term Substitute Teacher

Justice Resource Institute; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Health benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute’s Merrimack Center in Massachusetts seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher to inspire and engage youth with energy and a positive attitude within an intensive residential program.

The on-site school supports 24-hour comprehensive care with clinical, nursing, and direct care staff to foster learning and growth for adolescents in a trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Special Education or Mental Health setting is preferred.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing life skills and coping strategies.
• Provide academic assistance in a Special Education setting.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community for youth.

Skills

Special Education experience

Behavior management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Education or related field

Driver's License

Job description

Are you the Long Term Substitute Teacher we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth!

TheMerrimack Centeris an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes intraumainformed care.The Merrimack Center 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 $23.00 to $33.00 per hour. 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 The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching academic assistance for our teachers and students in a Special Education setting.
• YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.
• YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. 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.

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:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience in a Special Education or Mental Health setting is strongly preferred.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Maintains valid driver's license as transporting students is required.
• 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.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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