English & History High School Teacher

The Daytop Preparatory School, located in Blauvelt, NY, is a small therapeutic school serving up to 20 students in grades 9-12 who are receiving education while participating in treatment programs through Samaritan Daytop Village. The school supports youth experiencing substance use challenges, behavioral difficulties, or co-occurring mental health needs, providing a structured, therapeutic learning environment with individualized academic instruction and strong social-emotional support.

About the role

We are seeking a high school teacher for a Special Education co-teaching model, responsible for teaching History, English (ELA), and one elective course. Classes are separated into 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NYS Education Department/Common Core standards-based instruction in History and English (ELA) to ensure academic growth for all students.
• Plan and deliver instruction in one elective course, such as physical education.
• Develop positive, appropriate relationships with students, including explicit recognition of their growth.
• Create daily and unit lesson plans that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, and aligned with curriculum and state requirements.
• Implement behavioral management policies consistent with program norms.
• Maintain accurate, thorough records of students’ achievements and behavioral performance.
• Assess student mastery of key skills and concepts regularly and use data to tailor instruction to meet student needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational goals with students and the therapeutic team based on individual needs.
• Complete Progress Notes, report cards, and individualized reports as requested.
• Confer with students, clinical staff, administrators, families, and referents to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
• Create and maintain a neat, clean, and educationally stimulating classroom environment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education.
• Valid NYS Secondary Teaching License in History and/or ELA; Special Education License is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students struggling with academic subjects.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adaptable to change in the work environment.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid school holidays and 5 days of paid time off.
• Access to a retirement account with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Annual salary of $58,000–$62,000.

Schedule

Full-time, 10-month role with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Immediate start date.