Teacher

About the role

Employ a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum.

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the 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 the 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.

Responsibilities

• Employ a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the 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 the 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 related field in subject matter that is utilized for teaching experience
• PA Teaching Certification (Public School Certification (public I or II) or Private Academic School Certification), or ability to work under and maintain an emergency permit.
• Experience using effective behavior management techniques in relating to children to encourage participation and positive relationships and demonstrates enthusiasm in lessons.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing
• Pass both federal and state background checks which screen 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 but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Qualifications

• Education And Experience Required
• Other Qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Career Growth & Development
• Meaningful Work That Matters

Pay

50,000/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