Teacher - Academic
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center · Portsmouth, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Responsibilities
The Teacher will provide educational services to Middle School age children (Grades 6-8) attending our residential school – according to the facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations.
- assessment
- instruction
- classroom management
- documentation
- consultation
- IEP/IIP writing
- transition planning
- program development
- curriculum writing
- resident supervision
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- Licensure/Certification: Current Virginia teaching license in Education with Middle School endorsement.
- Experience: At least three years of experience in a classroom situation is preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of subject matter to be taught – VA Standards of Learning
- Theories of learning and teaching (modifications & accommodations)
- Stages of learning
- Effective teaching methods
- Assessment principles and types
- Cognitive/Behavioral/Social Learning theories and principles
- Effective classroom management techniques
- Methods for observation/data collection
- Current Special education laws
- Present effective lessons aligned with appropriate standards
- Organize and plan rigorous and engaging instruction for a multi-grade level middle school classroom
- Establish classroom expectations and hold students accountable for meeting them
- Manage classroom behavior effectively and in alignment with the Level System
- Maintain positive relationships with students and co-workers
- Organize and maintain documentation related to job duties
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com