Elementary Science Teacher

Justice Resource Institute•Littleton, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Littleton Academy is a residential treatment setting for latency-aged students that specializes in trauma informed care. Littleton provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. 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 students!

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must be licensed by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Knowledge in relevant content area
Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required
Pass background and driving record checks

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred

Responsibilities

Create and implement structured lesson plans
Build a therapeutic rapport with students
Work collaboratively with the Special Education team to provide the best academics for students
Attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the student’s 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 provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps
Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for students

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English
Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees
Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
401K matched up to $800 a year
Pension after 5 years of employment
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year
Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
Access to employee engagement groups
Self-care resources
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year