Math Teacher

Position Summary

Provide educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of assigned individual students’ IEPs. Primary Responsibilities include:

• In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students.
• Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned.
• Prepare lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group and class mix on the assigned subject area(s).
• Aid students individually where necessary; serve as a champion and advocate for each student taking a vested interest in the success of each student’s learning, and social and emotional growth.
• Remain apprised of the latest and emerging, most widely accepted teaching techniques, in an effort meet the needs of emotionally and behaviorally challenged students within a residential setting.
• Provide assessments of progress to academic goals. Continually look for new approaches to instruction, class content and be responsive to students’ needs.
• Collaborate with internal staff and communicate with students, coworkers, and leaders in a respectful and professional manner; lead by example remaining supportive of the Nexus mission, methods and values.
• Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program.
• Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement, acknowledgement and recognition, while redirecting student behavior opportunities and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.
• Attend faculty/staff meetings, IEP staffings, and participate in additional meetings and training sessions as required; understand and support the Nexus treatment philosophy and modalities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
• Active teacher’s licensure/certification required.
• Required Education and Licensure: Required.
• Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Must be able to successfully pass a MN criminal background check.
• Must successfully complete a two-day Handle with Care training and exam.
• Nice to Have: 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
• Nice to Have: Active teacher’s licensure/certification specialization in the areas EBD, LD, SED and TMH.

Work Environment

• Must be able to assist staff in physical and non-physical interventions with residents.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a school.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment.
• Floating Holidays!
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability insurance.
• 401k match.
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family.
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family.
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit.
• Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities.
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion.
• Internships opportunities.
• And much more!