Vocational Teacher

Hillcrest Educational Centers; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,475 - 73,396; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA

Tuition assistance reimbursement

403B retirement plan

Child care reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program credit

Employer paid life insurance

40% off gym membership

Two weeks of orientation training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hillcrest Educational Centers seeks a dedicated professional to develop and improve educational programs for youth with special needs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in special education, and the ability to foster a safe learning environment. Join us in transforming lives through education!

Qualifications

• Experience in special education preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Licensure in special education or eligibility for a waiver.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review educational programs for students.
• Ensure compliance with education department regulations.
• Create a safe and conducive learning environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Facilitation

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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• We will pay for your PDPs. Many can be earned online within our Learning Management System that contains over 400 training topics.
• 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. 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 individual 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 its own dental office where you can make payments 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 to support you in your new role
• Professional development offered through workshops, conferences, and quarterly department training days.

JOIN HILLCREST TODAY!

We would love for you to 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 youth with special needs 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 and 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 policies and the Department of Education regulations. Foster a safe and creative environment conducive to learning where students can achieve success based on their interests and abilities, both academically and socially.

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required. A Master's Degree is highly desired.

Salary Range: $56,475 to $73,396 per year

Experience:
Experience working in a special education setting with children is 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.