RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Education Coordinator to join our RFK Academy team in Springfield, MA! Who We Are RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience. The Robert F. Kennedy Academy is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse abilities and disabilities, including those in the emotional, psychiatric, and learning realms. The school’s curriculum and support services assist students in reaching milestones such as graduation, the transition to post-secondary educational and vocational opportunities, or the return to public school. A small school by design, RFK Academy creates individualized learning opportunities and accommodations while establishing a community of learners among students for whom connections to school have often been challenging. Who We Seek We are looking for an experienced special education professional to play an essential leadership role at RFK Academy. Special Education Teacher certification (Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred), Special Education Director certification or eligibility preferred Key Areas of Responsibility
Shift: Mon-Fri How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together At RFK Community Alliance we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences at every level. This is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele, and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. Why You’ll Love Us: At RFK Community Alliance, we’re committed to taking care of our team, and we know you’ll love being a part of an organization that truly values its people. We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage with our health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Take advantage of generous paid time off and holiday pay, giving you the balance you need to recharge. We’re invested in your future, offering tuition reimbursement, educational assistance, and a retirement plan with a generous employer match. Plus, we provide employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program to ensure you and your family are supported every step of the way. Joining our team means you’ll have the benefits and resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally. |