General Education Biology Teacher

Description
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you theBiology Teacher we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!
Granite Academy is a dynamic day school for middle and high school-aged students who have emotional and psychiatric issues that complicate schooling, social interactions, and family life. Our staff provide flexible, individualized programming and are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students, their families, and the public school systems.
We have an 11- month school year (202 days) and are located on a beautiful campus in Braintree, MA. Our team works with students individually and in small groups to support their full engagement in academic, vocational, social, and recreational activities that promote skill development, emotional well-being, and movement towards graduation.
This job assignment requires utilization of our innovative Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC), a trauma informed response framework and adherence to maintaining our unique structure within the classroom setting. An appreciation for working with diverse populations and believing in high expectations is essential. Granite Academy is seeking a passionate Science teacher who is committed to delivering curriculum in adherence to the MA Curriculum Frameworks. SGS helps support licensure & waivers.
The position involves curriculum planning and delivery, technology integration, assessment, and all other tasks identified by the director of education. Supervision is provided to support teacher development. The candidate must possess the ability to carry out Granite Academy's mission and purpose of collaboration to support life-long learners in achieving their independence and self-sufficiency.
Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• 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 resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or content area required.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of General Science.
• Experience with Google Classroom preferred.
• Capable of working collaboratively as a team member and independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and application of basic computer programs.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.