What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health/Wellness Teacher - Western Mass position at Collaborative for Educational Services?
No More Cell PhonesNo More Lunch DutyReal SupportCome Teach with us and make a REAL differenceWe 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.Ability to teach extra subjects may be required. This is a teacher position for the Western Massachusetts area (Springfield/Westfield/South Hadley).
High School Health or Physical Education 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: $57,543 81,498 We offer: Membership in the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS)Small class sizes (approximately 5 or fewer per class)Behavioral staff support in the classroomClinical and guidance services readily availableFlexibility in the curriculumTraditional school calendar with option for summer employment Robust Professional Development by seasoned professionalsCompetitive salaries and exceptional benefitsIf 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/
High School Health or Physical Education 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: $57,543 81,498 We offer: Membership in the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS)Small class sizes (approximately 5 or fewer per class)Behavioral staff support in the classroomClinical and guidance services readily availableFlexibility in the curriculumTraditional school calendar with option for summer employment Robust Professional Development by seasoned professionalsCompetitive salaries and exceptional benefitsIf 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 : $57,543
