TEACHER-SALARY, Science

About the role

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. We seek compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives.
• 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 clients, staff, and school, representing the program in professional meetings, family meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Support Abraxas' philosophy and mission, and promote the Seven Key Principles of care among case management staff.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; state certification (public level I or II) or ability to work under and maintain an emergency permit.
• Other Qualifications: At least 21 years of age, valid driver's license, physical exam including TB and drug testing, satisfactory background check, ability to work with computers and necessary software.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Physical Requirements

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

Schedule

Full-Time
Shift: Monday – Friday (7:00 am – 3:30 pm)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abrasas Youth and Family Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.