High School Teacher- Recovery Program Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description

Central Massachusetts Collaborative - Worcester, Massachusetts ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
The Recovery Program Teacher is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high‑needs population. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing a rigorous and individualized instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement differentiated instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of the targeted student population.

Develop effective classroom presentation techniques and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance learning and retention.

Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of discipline and behavior reinforcement.

Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.

Assist students in building academic, social, and self‑regulatory skills.

Create a structured, therapeutic, safe environment for all students.

Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for the class and individual students.

Address and handle students with behavioral issues.

Prepare students for MCAS test and MCAS alt.

Supervise students within school and transport and supervise students in community settings.

Exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.

Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.

Write and implement IEPs and progress reports.

Collaborate with other teachers, clinical staff, administrators and support service providers to address instructional, behavioral and recovery related issues.

Maintain data and all required documentation.

Supervise para‑professionals.

Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.

Demonstrate sound judgment and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies for multiple learning styles for all students.

Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.

Be able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the director.

Job Details

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $54,600 to $104,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
A minimum of 2 years of full‑time teaching experience with high‑risk youth.
Driving license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with adolescents in an alternative, therapeutic, or high‑support setting.
Familiarity with the 12‑step model of recovery.
Experience with trauma‑informed care.
Familiarity with substance use recovery, harm reduction, and adolescent mental health.

Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Evelyn Marrone, Director
121 Higgins Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01606
Phone:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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