Special Education Teacher
Justice Resource InstituteMassachusetts, United States
Posted July 22, 2024
52000 - 94000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is a nonprofit that partners with individuals, families, communities, and government agencies to address systemic challenges in human services and education. Its core mission centers on advancing social justice by opening pathways to opportunity, independence, and permanency for underserved populations. JRI delivers a broad portfolio of evidence‑based services—including trauma‑informed care, advocacy, clinical therapy, direct care, and educational support—rooted in compassionate, innovative, and community‑leadership principles. By integrating research with practice, the organization continuously refines its approaches to achieve coordinated, effective outcomes that elevate the quality of care across the sectors it serves.
Job Description
Anchor Academy is seeking a Special Education Teacher to work with students ages 10-22 with complex trauma histories, mental health issues, educational challenges, and/or behavioral difficulties. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle and high school aged students and be enthusiastic, patient, and knowledgeable about the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core English Language Arts Standards.
Requirements
- Massachusetts teaching certification by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- 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
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!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
- 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!
- $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!