Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Health insurance

401K matching up to $800

Tuition reimbursement

19 days paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Tewksbury, MA, is seeking a passionate Teacher committed to working with emotionally disturbed adolescent males at our Centerpoint program. This role inspires growth by implementing lesson plans in a supportive environment while collaborating with a dedicated team.

The compensation ranges from $52,000 to $94,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. Attractive benefits include a bilingual bonus, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Massachusetts teaching certification required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement structured lesson plans.
• Collaborate with the special education team.
• Attend meetings with family members and collaterals.
• Support youth in developing life skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of interventions and treatments

Experience with grades 5-12

Education

Bachelors in Education

Job description

Are you the 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 youth!

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community.

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 youth.
• YOU will be able to work collaboratively with our special education team to provide the best academics for our youth.
• YOU will be able to attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the youth’s academic needs.
• YOU will help our youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop important life skills. Your day-to-day work will support them in developing a sense of self and provide 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 or older.
• Massachusetts teaching certification by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• 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.
• 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 Education.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

Educator's License

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