Certified Math Teacher

About the role

The Classroom Teacher will work closely with the Dean of Students and the Academic Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the Academic program. The role functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and overseeing the supervision of students while in school.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, grading, and assessment of assigned academic courses and grade level following the school curriculum.
• Implement student Individual Education Plan (IEP) program needs including direct support, collaboration, or meetings as assigned.
• Maintain and submit documentation including unit plans, lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation, and ITP progress as needed.
• Monitor, direct, and implement behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
• Monitor, maintain, and request academic materials and supplies related to instruction subject areas, including completing appropriate forms.
• Participate in ongoing school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation, and assessment as requested.
• Participate in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program.
• Direct and supervise paraprofessionals in collaboration with the Dean of Students, Director of Academics, and Head of Schools.
• Aid in developing school field trips.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Maintain students’ confidentiality and report all pertinent information to supervisor.
• Pursue appropriate channels of communication.
• Understand the administrative structure, chain of command, and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
• Appropriately represent Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents, and outside agencies.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Preferred: BA in field of assigned instruction or bachelor’s degree with equivalent coursework and experience in the field of assigned instruction.
• A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attentional issues, or mental health conditions.
• Preferred: NH DOE certification/teaching licensure.
• Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
• Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth, including but not restricted to, camp counselor, coach, babysitting, parent.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Teachers without current certification are required to file a professional development plan approved by the NH Department of Education toward completing the credential for certification, including projected timelines.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and stand.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid, extreme hot or cold conditions.
• The noise level of the work environment is usually low to normal.