Math Teacher

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is seeking a Math Teacher for our Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Building 6, 10058 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training
• Career growth and development opportunities, including paid training programs, professional development, certification opportunities, and leadership development programs
• Opportunities across multiple service lines
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day by supporting individuals and families, building relationships, and strengthening communities

Responsibilities

• Employ a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives outlined in the school curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to clients’ maturity.
• Create and maintain accurate client/administrative documents such as daily attendance and grade books; summarize achievements in reports for assigned clients including attendance and behavior.
• Develop daily lesson plans and complete all required educational paperwork.
• Participate as an educational team member in coordination with clients, staff, and school, and represent the program in professional meetings, family meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or subject matter utilized for teaching experience.
• PA Teaching Certification (Public School Certification I or II or Private Academic School Certification), or ability to work under and maintain an emergency permit.
• Experience using effective behavior management techniques to encourage participation and positive relationships, and demonstrates enthusiasm in lessons.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks screening for crimes including, but not limited to, drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software typically used by the department.

Skills

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-oriented
• Service-focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to helping others

Pay

$50,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, year-round, 8-hour shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.