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Long Term Substitute Teacher

Justice Resource Institute

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#Direct Care Staff
#Clinical Staff
#Nursing Staff
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$52,000 - $94,000 / YEARPosted 4 months ago

Location

Lexington, Massachusetts

Salary

$52,000 - $94,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The substitute teacher will convey passion for education by providing enriching academic assistance in a Special Education setting while helping students develop life skills such as cooking and banking. This role involves creating a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students and role-modeling effective coping strategies.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and maintain a valid driver's license as student transportation is required, with availability for evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as needed. Experience in Special Education or a Mental Health setting is strongly preferred.

DrivingTrauma Informed CareStudent SupportSpecial EducationLife Skills DevelopmentPhysical InterventionsCoping StrategiesVocational SkillsVerbal De-escalations

Job description

Who We Are: Looking For:

Are you the Long Term Substitute Teacher we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

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.

Schedule

  • Monday to
  • Friday, 8:00
  • AM - 4:00 PM

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $33.00 per hour. 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.

JRI Provides The Training So That

  • YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching academic assistance for our teachers and students in a Special Education setting.
  • YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.
  • YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. Your day-to-day work will support students 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.
  • Special Education or Mental Health setting experience strongly preferred.
  • Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
  • Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as 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.

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Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pension
  • Professional License Reimbursement
  • Bilingual Bonus

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Justice Resource Institute

Justice Resource Institute is dedicated to addressing the most confounding challenges of both the human services and educational systems and the persons and families these systems were created to serve. Justice Resource Institute pursues the social justice inherent in opening...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQNeedham, MA
Founded1973

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Market context

Massachusetts substitute roles need flexibility

Long term substitute teacher openings in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand for classroom coverage, especially when schools need continuity for students with special education or behavioral support needs. This role can be competitive because it requires flexibility for student transportation and varied schedules, while experience in Special Education or a Mental Health setting is strongly preferred. If you are considering applying, confirm your driver’s license, schedule availability, and relevant support experience early; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.

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