Business Education Teacher

Behavioral Health Associates; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Associates in Pennsylvania is seeking a Business Education Teacher to deliver instruction, develop weekly lesson plans, and prepare class materials to support students with emotional/behavioral disorders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents and staff, maintaining safe, restorative classroom environments, and using restorative practices to foster respectful student engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in teaching and PA certification/licensure required.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively.
• Must be punctual and able to meet school objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in assigned classes.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Prepare for assigned classes.
• Assess and report student performance.
• Identify students' emotional, social, academic, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with parents and staff on student progress.
• Arrive at the job site according to schedule.
• Coordinate classroom duties with support staff and administration.
• Manage equipment and materials for the program.
• Maintain current lesson plans and materials for substitutes.
• Supervise the work of the support staff.
• Utilize crisis prevention techniques when necessary.
• Foster a safe, restorative classroom environment where students feel respected.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to restorative practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching from an accredited institution

Pennsylvania teaching certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an opening for a Business Education Teacher.

WE ENCOURAGE ANYONE WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE TO APPLY! WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING A TEACHING CERTIFICATE!

POSITION GOAL

The goal of this position is to administer instruction to students and help them develop the skills necessary to be successful within the school setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide instruction to students in assigned classes.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Preparation for assigned classes.
• Assessment and reporting of student performance.
• Identifying students' various emotional, social, academic, and behavioral needs.
• Work and communicate with parents and staff regarding student needs and progress.
• Arrive at the job site according to the established work schedule.
• Coordinate classroom duties with support staff and administration.
• Be responsible for equipment and materials for the program.
• Have current lesson plans and appropriate materials available for use by any substitute, if necessary.
• Directly responsible for supervising the work of the support staff.
• Utilize non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, restorative, and where the students feel respected, accepted, and a part of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Contribute to the school environment using techniques and strategies found within restorative practices guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Pennsylvania certification/private certification in teaching in appropriate subject area
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state
• Basic computer literacy

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.