Make a Difference Through Education. Empower Every Learner.
Brandon Residential Treatment Center is seeking a dedicated Special Education ELA Teacher to join our on-site, therapeutic school. In this role, you’ll support boys and young men who have faced challenges in traditional school settings, helping them build literacy skills, develop critical thinking, and gain confidence in reading and writing.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about personalized instruction, student growth, and preparing learners for life beyond the classroom. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and believes in the power of supportive, trauma-informed teaching to make a lasting impact.
Position Responsibilities:
- Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, caring atmosphere for youth at Brandon
- Demonstrate an understanding of child development relevant to the age group of the program.
- Demonstrate an ability to form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with youth by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the physical and emotional environment by contributing to the school being a place that is emotionally and physically safe, nurturing, appropriately engaging and stimulating, which fosters growth and resilience.
- Work as part of a team to identify needs and strategies to meet those needs.
- Training for and implementing physical intervention as needed
Qualifications:
- BA Degree required; Masters degree preferred
- Valid MA teaching licensure
- Experience working in school setting or with similar population required
- Must have a valid ID and CORI/ DCF background check.
Salary:
52k-65k
Benefits:
- $1,000 Referral Bonus
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan options with company match
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Undergraduate Tuition Remission
- Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 19 Days PTO
- Employer Paid Life Insurance & LTD
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Orientation & Trainings
- Parental Leave
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free breakfast, lunch and parking for all employees!
Location: 27 Winter Street, Natick, MA 01760
