Teacher Literacy Specialist

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Come Teach with Us and Make a Real Difference

Are you interested in making a profound difference for youth? If so, we are interested in you. We are seeking an enthusiastic Literacy Specialist for our team.

We are a progressive and innovative non-profit organization dedicated to providing personalized and engaging education to youth placed in DYS programs across Massachusetts. We hire licensed and aspiring educators who are passionate about making a difference through alternative education. We are especially interested in those with a current Massachusetts secondary level teacher licensure (8-12; 5-12) who have experience with students placed at-risk, however we also welcome candidates seeking to change their careers, or return to teaching again, who are waiver-eligible teachers and willing to obtain a teacher certification.

This is a Literacy Specialist position for the Metro Region (DYS). ELA or Reading certification preferred.

Our programs have small student populations of up to 15 students, with an average class size of 5 students. Instruction is provided by a small, but mighty, group of General Education, Special Education, Art, Physical Education, Horticulture, Vocational, Literacy and ELL teachers.

Our students are placed in our programs by the courts, have complex learning profiles, are multi-grade level, and diverse. They are also budding artists, scientists, musicians, college students, neighbors, and future change agents eager to be seen, experience hope, and contribute. We believe everyone is a learner, and seek educators that value social justice and equity, compassion, patience, and flexibility. Salary Range: $55,329-$78,363

We offer:

• Membership in the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS)

• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness

• Small class sizes (approximately 5 or fewer per class)

• Behavioral staff support in the classroom

• Clinical and guidance services readily available

• Flexibility in the curriculum

• Traditional school calendar with option for summer employment

• Robust Professional Development by seasoned professionals

• Competitive salaries and exceptional benefits

If you are interested in a career in education and want to make a difference, we would like to talk with you. https://www.collaborative.org/youth-and-families/dys/working-in-dys-education/

"Salary for this position is based on Licensure level and experience and is set by our Collective Bargaining Agreement and is not negotiable."