Special Education Teacher

TrulyHired; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Reimbursement for professional licenses

Excellent medical and dental benefits

401K matching and pension

Tuition reimbursement and discounted rates

Wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Join TrulyHired as an ELA Teacher at Anchor Academy in Middleborough, Massachusetts. This therapeutic day school specializes in trauma-informed education for students aged 10-22. The role entails teaching English Language Arts while collaborating with clinical staff to support student needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a Massachusetts teaching certification and exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to create a supportive learning environment while making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Massachusetts teaching certification.
• Experience teaching middle and high school aged students is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELA to middle and high school students.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and educational staff.
• Maintain a challenging yet supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching middle and high school students

Understanding Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Education

Massachusetts teaching certification

Job description

Job Description

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 emotional regulation, personal strengths, and healthy relationships. Certified special education and/or content teachers provide students with a curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.

Anchor Academy is seeking a highly organized and professional candidate to serve as an ELA 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 Mathematics 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

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.

Benefits

• 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

• 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.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.