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Physical Education Teacher

Justice Resource Institute·Lexington, Massachusetts

$52,000 - $94,000/yrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago
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Physical Education Teacher · $52,000 - $94,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • At the median vs. median posted salary for classroom teacher roles in Massachusetts ($52,000, n=348)
  • 11 similar openings in the Lexington area
$225 · p10p90 · $240,000
this role: $52,000median $52,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 348 posted classroom teacher roles in Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Massachusetts median for classroom teacher roles.

Create and implement structured physical education lesson plans while building therapeutic rapport with students in a residential treatment setting. Collaborate with special education teams and families to address academic needs and help students develop essential life skills.

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Who We Are: Looking For:

Are you the Physical 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 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.

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.

JRI Provides The Training So That

YOU will be able to create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with our students.

YOU will be able to work collaboratively with our Special Education team to provide the best academics for our students.

YOU will be able to attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the student’s academic needs.

YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop important life skills. 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.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant content area.
  • Massachusetts PE Teaching License.
  • Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
  • 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

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401K match
  • Self-care resources
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Bilingual bonus
  • Discounted tuition rates
  • Employee engagement groups
  • Blue Cross medical insurance
  • Delta Dental benefits
  • Pension after 5 years

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$52,000 - $94,000/yr
Location
Lexington, Massachusetts
Posted
Jun 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

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...

IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Massachusetts PE teachers are in steady demand

Physical education roles in Massachusetts are commonly tied to school staffing needs, student wellness priorities, and compliance with state licensure requirements. This role is competitive because candidates need a Massachusetts PE Teaching License, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and experience with grades 5–12 is preferred; the listed benefits, including PTO, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match, can also make openings more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement.

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