Special Education ELA Teacher

Justice Resource Institute; Berkley (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Reimbursement for professional license costs

Comprehensive medical benefits

401K matching and pension

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Berkley, MA is seeking a Special Education ELA Teacher to provide tailored educational support for youth. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment, collaborating with a diverse team. Candidates should hold a Massachusetts teaching certification and have experience in special education settings. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience working with students in an alternative school setting is preferred.
• Ability to work with students in a clinically appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in a therapeutic and educational environment.
• Create and implement lesson plans aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including educational and clinical staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of special education needs

Education

Massachusetts teaching certification (Ages 5-12)

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Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Special Education ELA Teacher we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!

Anchor Academy - Berkley Campus is a special education, therapeutic day school that specializes in trauma-informed services for students ages 10-22 with complex trauma histories, mental health issues, educational challenges, and/or behavioral difficulties. Anchor Academy offers students a supportive environment that addresses their education, clinical, pre-vocational, recreational and behavioral needs. Individual, group, nursing, and milieu counseling are provided.

Anchor Academy - Berkley Campus utilizes unique ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency) and BCC (Building Communities of Care) treatment frameworks that focus on building individual capacities for emotion regulation, personal strengths, and healthy relationships. Certified special education teachers provide students with curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.

What You'll Do

Anchor Academy - Berkley Campus is seeking a highly organized and professional candidate to serve as a licensed Special Education Math Teacher with experience teaching middle and high school aged students. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, patient, and have experience utilizing and applying the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core English Standards.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with students in a clinically appropriate manner while maintaining a challenging learning environment. Experience working with students in an alternative school setting is preferred. Berkley Campus uses an interdisciplinary approach working collaboratively with the educational, clinical, nursing, and vocational departments.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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 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!
  
  

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Massachusetts teaching certification by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Ages 5 -12).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of the needs of the population served; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
• Background Check: Acceptable CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and OIG background check
• 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.
  
  

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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