Special Education Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires

Professional license fee reimbursement

Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits

401K matching up to $800 per year

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year

Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off up to 19 days in the first year

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Swansea, Massachusetts, is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to create and implement structured lesson plans and support students in developing essential life skills. The role requires collaboration with the Special Education team and involves attending meetings with students' families to ensure academic needs are met. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field, be at least 21 years old, and have a valid driver's license. This inclusive workplace offers various professional development opportunities and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be eligible for Massachusetts DESE licensing for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• Valid driver's license required as transporting students is necessary.
• Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement structured lesson plans.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education team.
• Attend meetings with students' family members to address academic needs.
• Support students in developing a sense of self and life skills.

Skills

Creating structured lesson plans

Building therapeutic rapport

Collaborating with Special Education teams

Attending meetings with family and collaterals

Developing important life skills

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education or related field

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 with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

Swansea Wood School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes intraumainformed care. Swansea Wood 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 $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.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with our students.
• YOU will be able to work collaboratively with our Special Education team to provide the best academics for our students.
• YOU will be able to attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the student’s academic needs.
• YOU will helpstudentsdiscover what makes them feel competent and valuedby working with themto develop important life skills.Yourday-to-dayworkwillsupport studentsindeveloping a sense of selfandprovide 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.
• Must be licensed or be eligible to be waived by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and/or Secondary Education licensure.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• 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.

Education

Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License (Required)

Educator's License (Preferred)

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