Special Education Teacher

Merrimack Center 365 East Street P.O. Box 1148 Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA Are you the Special Education Teacher we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth! Merrimack Center Overview The Merrimack Center is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma‑informed care. The Merrimack Center provides 24‑hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. Compensation The pay range for this position is $52,000 to $94,000 per year . The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. Responsibilities YOU will be able to create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with our youth. YOU will be able to work collaboratively with our special education team to provide the best academics for our youth. YOU will be able to attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the youth’s academic needs. YOU will help our youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop important life skills. Your day‑to‑day work will support them in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients! 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! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental 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! Requirements Must be 21 years of age. Must be licensed by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12. Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred. 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. Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required. At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students! Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, 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. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Justice Resource Institute