Special Education Teacher

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading therapeutic day school as a Special Education Teacher, where you will work with youth facing educational and behavioral challenges. This role requires a passion for education and the ability to create a supportive learning environment. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to address the diverse needs of students aged 10-22. The position offers a structured schedule and numerous professional development opportunities, along with competitive benefits, including health insurance and a generous paid time off policy.

Benefits

Bilingual Bonus

Professional License Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Benefits

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Massachusetts teaching certification required.
• Experience in alternative school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle and high school students using Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
• Work collaboratively with educational and clinical departments.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Intervention Knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Education

Tools

Educator's License

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 is a 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 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 is seeking a highly organized and professional candidate to serve as a licensed 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 Language Arts 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. Anchor Academy 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:

• Massachusetts teaching certification by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• 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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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

Educator's License

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