Special Education Science Teacher

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Who We Are: Looking For:

Are you the Special Education Teacher with a Concentration in Science we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!

Granite Academy is a dynamic day school for middle and high school-aged students who have emotional and mental health needs that complicate schooling, social interactions, and family life. Our staff provide flexible, individualized programming and are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students, their caregivers, and the public school systems.

We have an 11- month school year (202 days) and are located on a beautiful campus in Braintree, MA. Our team works with students individually and in small groups to support their full engagement in academic, vocational, social, and recreational activities that promote skill development, emotional well-being, and movement towards graduation.

This job assignment requires utilization of our innovative Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC), a trauma informed response framework and adherence to maintaining our unique structure within the classroom setting. An appreciation for working with diverse populations and believing in high expectations is essential. Granite Academy is seeking a passionate History/Math teacher who is committed to delivering curriculum in adherence to the MA Curriculum Frameworks.

The position involves curriculum planning and delivery, technology integration, assessment, and all other tasks identified by the director of education. Supervision is provided to support teacher development. The candidate must possess the ability to carry out Granite Academy’s mission and purpose of collaboration to support life-long learners in achieving their independence and self-sufficiency.

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.

• 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 or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or content area required.
• Experience with Google Classroom preferred.
• Capable of working collaboratively as a team member and independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and application of basic computer programs.
• 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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