Vocational Teacher

hillcrestec; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PDP Training

Health Insurance

Gym discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Paydown

Life Insurance

Wellness Credit

Employee Assistance

Dental Office payroll deduction

403B Retirement

Child Care Reimbursement

Orientation Training

Professional Development

Job summary

Hillcrest Educational Center is recruiting an educator to develop and oversee the educational program for students, ensuring alignment with agency policies and Department of Education regulations. The role will foster a safe and creative environment where students can achieve academically and socially.

Educational requirements include a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree highly desired. The position offers a salary range of $56,475 to $73,396 per year and opportunities in a premier human

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience working in a special education setting is preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for MTEL waiver pathways.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, reviews and improves the educational program for students.
• Ensure education plans comply with agency policies and Department of Education regulations.
• Foster a safe, creative learning environment to support academic and social success.

Skills

Special education experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

• We will pay for your PDP's. Many can be earned online within our Learning Management System that contains over 400 training topic
• HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• 40% OFF Gym membership at Bousquet Sport for our full-time employees
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT to support you earning a college degree. We reimburse up to $425 per credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per 3 credit course!
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future
• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to $2400 paid annually/$600 per quarter)
• Two weeks of orientation training will support you in your new role
• Professional development offered through workshops, conferences, and quarterly department training days.'

JOIN HILLCREST TODAY!

We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of our educational team. We are a premier human service organization with almost 40 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.

Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:

• Challenge yourself professionally while facilitating the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
• Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly certified professionals
• Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment and educational programming
• TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!

Position Summary:

Develops, implements, reviews and improves the educational program for students; ensuring that the education or service plans are in compliance with agency polices and the Department of Education regulations. Foster a safe and creative environment conducive to learning in which the students are able to achieve success based on interests and abilities both academically and socially.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree Required. A Masters Degree highly desired.

Salary Range: $56,475 To $73,396 Per Year

Experience:

Experience working in a special education setting working with children highly desired.

Licenses or Certification:

License in grade-level appropriate Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities or Subject Area is preferred. If not licensed, must be eligible for an initial waiver, enroll in license track coursework, and make sufficient progress (Academic & MTEL) towards licensure to maintain waiver status.