Special Education Teacher

Job Description

New graduates welcome to apply!

Pelham Academy is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Pelham provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

• Create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with students.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to provide the best academics for students.
• Attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address students' academic needs.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop important life skills. Support students in developing a sense of self and providing the skills to be successful in their next steps.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

• Pay range: $52,000 to $94,000 per year (based on experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications).
• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language other than English.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, etc.).
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) match up to $800 per year and pension after five years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to nearly $4,000 per year and discounted rates to selected partner colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self-care resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off: up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.

• Massachusetts teaching license required.
• Preferable:
  Massachusetts Moderate Special Education License.
• Knowledge of the needs of the population served, understanding of interventions and treatments required by this population.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to interact with students, families and collaterals positively.
• Leadership abilities; capable of working independently, serving as a responsible, mature and flexible role model.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer. 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.