Director of Education

Justice Resource Institute • Tewksbury, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community. In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while leading a dynamic team of teachers by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Special Education Administrator certification or M.ED Special Education/ SPED Administration.
• At least 1 years of experience as a supervisor and administrator.
• At least 5 years of experience working in special education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Centerpoint’s education department in hiring, supervising, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training, unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration, IEP development, development and oversight of related systems to support these tasks.
• Work in tandem with Centerpoint’s Clinical, Nursing, Residential Department and Administrative team to provide a shared vision of supportive and enriching programmatic services and to maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.
• Provide leadership as a meeting chair, public school liaison, and among others.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager