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. Responsibilities 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. Compensation & Benefits 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. Requirements 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr