History Teacher

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate History Teacher to join our dynamic team at Pelham Academy, a residential treatment setting for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. Pelham provides 24-hour comprehensive care, including an on-site school, full clinical and nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement structured lesson plans.
• Build therapeutic rapport with students.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to provide the best academics for students.
• Attend meetings with family members, collaterals, and other teams to address students' academic needs.
• Help students develop important life skills and a sense of self to support their success in future steps.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be licensed or eligible to be waived by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and/or Secondary Education licensure.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• Knowledge of the relevant content area (History).
• Maintains a valid driver’s license, as transporting students is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently (other than English) and will use it to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN).
• 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, including tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $52,000 to $94,000 per year. The actual compensation offered may vary based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.