Director of Education

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the 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!

JRI Provides Training So That: 

• YOU will be able to oversee Pelham’s education department in hiring, supervising, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training, unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration, IEP development, development and oversight of related systems to support these tasks. 


• YOU will be able to work in tandem with Pelham’s Clinical, Nursing, Residential Department and Administrative team to provide a shared vision of supportive and enriching programmatic services and to maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.


• YOU will be able to provide leadership as a meeting chair, public school liaison, and among others. 

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 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 will have a Special Education Administrator certification or all of the following: 


• M.ED Special Education/ SPED Administration.


• At least 1 years of experience as a supervisor and 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.


• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.


• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth. 


• 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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