Special Education Teacher

Justice Resource Institute; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Health benefits (Blue Cross)

Dental benefits (Delta Dental)

401K matched up to $800/year

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000/year

Discounted tuition rates

Wellness program

Paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute invites applications for a Special Education Teacher at Anchor Academy - Berkley Campus. The role involves teaching middle and high school students using trauma-informed approaches and Massachusetts Curriculum Framework alignment.

Ideal candidates are organized, patient, and collaborative, with certification and a passion for supporting youth with complex needs. Evening or scheduling expectations are not indicated, but the posted schedule is standard school hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Massachusetts teaching certification by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Ages 5-12).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of the population served; understanding of required interventions.
• Background checks: CORI and OIG.
• Willingness to learn physical interventions and de-escalation techniques.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a licensed Special Education Teacher with middle and high school students.
• Work in a clinically appropriate manner while maintaining a challenging learning environment.
• Collaborate with educational, clinical, nursing, and vocational departments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Massachusetts teaching certification

Excellent communication skills

Educator's License (preferred)

Driver's License

Job description

Are you the Special Education 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 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.

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

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $52,000 to $94,000 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.

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 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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

Educator's License

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