Description

We Are Offering A $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Who we are looking for: 

Are you the Special Education Teacher we have been looking for? Berkshire Meadows is a residential facility for children and adults with severe intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs. The 365-day-a-year program includes educational, nursing and medical services, allied health services, and activities of daily living development. Set in the picturesque Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Meadows has homelike residences that are fully accessible homes and enable and maximize growth and skill development. 

Teach students with autism and complex special needs in a warm, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be caring, compassionate, consistent and reliable with a desire to make a difference in the life of individuals with limited communication, physical and cognitive skills. The ideal candidate must be a team player capable of effectively working across departments while providing a positive and supportive environment.

Salary commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and prepare instructional materials
• Implement evidence-based practices in the classroom
• Complete all required assessments and reports per State and Federal guidelines
• Work collaboratively to compose student IEPs with the team
• Understand and implement each student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
• Supervise classroom paraprofessionals

• To positively make a difference in the lives of others
• A career not just a job – opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Get paid for an 8-hour day but only work 7.5 hrs (1/2 paid break)
• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• 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 resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year!
• STD/LTD
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• And much, much more . . . Join us to find out!

Requirements: 

• MA DESE License in Special Education (severe disabilities preferred) AND we can consider candidates pursuing their license or is able to be waivered. Supervision and training will be provided to expand your professional expertise.
• Out of State certifications considered.
• All new employees are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Applicants with a current certification in CPR are preferred. Training provided if needed.
• Applicants must be able to work alone unsupervised.
• Applicants must maintain valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• All new employees are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.  

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.