Science Teacher

Justice Resource Institute•Lexington, MA

2d•$52,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pelham Academy is a residential treatment setting for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. It provides 24-hour comprehensive care, including an on-site school and clinical, nursing, and direct-care staff. The Science Teacher conveys a passion for helping students through an energetic, positive approach and works with a dynamic team. The role includes creating and implementing structured lesson plans while building therapeutic rapport, collaborating with the Special Education team, and attending meetings with family members, collaterals, and other teams to address students’ academic needs. The teacher also helps students identify what makes them feel competent and valued and develop life skills that support their sense of self and future success. JRI provides training in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to help maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be licensed or eligible to be waived by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5–12 and/or Secondary Education licensure.
Knowledge of the relevant content area.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license; transporting students is required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with grades 5–12 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and implement structured lesson plans while building therapeutic rapport with students.
Collaborate with the Special Education team to provide appropriate 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.
Work with students to develop important life skills and support their sense of self and future success.
Transport students as required.
Learn and use physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to support a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who fluently speak a language other than English and use it to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) matched up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
Discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off in the first year for full-time employees.