Assistant Director of Education

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Assistant Director of Education 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!

Swansea Wood School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Swansea Wood 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 $72000 to $97000 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 Training So That:

• YOU will be able to provide assistance in the hiring supervision team-teaching as part of supervision evaluation and training unit planning curriculum planning technology integration IEP development development and oversight of Littletons Education Department will be able to develop innovative and individualized treatment plans to support our students as they work toward reaching their clinical and treatment goals.
• YOU will be able to manage a caseload of students to help them discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking banking vocational skills and more.
• YOU 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 $2000 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 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:

• Qualified candidates should have a Special Education Administrator certification or meet all of the following criteria:
• Special Administrator certification is preferred but not required.
• Special Education/ SPED Administration or currently working towards obtaining one.
• Must be licensed by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a supervisor or administrator.
• At least 5 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
• Experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required.
• Maintain a valid drivers license.
• 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 persons 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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Required Experience:

Director