Certified Math Teacher

Mount Prospect Academy; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Prospect Academy in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Certified Academic Staff – Classroom Teacher to join the academic team. The Classroom Teacher will educate and supervise students, align instruction with the curriculum, and support IEP/ITP needs while safeguarding student well-being.

You will collaborate with the Dean of Students and the Academic Team, contribute to curriculum development, participate in professional training, and maintain meticulous documentation, reports, and forms as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• NH DOE certification/teaching licensure preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in instruction in general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
• Experience working with students with emotional disturbances, attentional issues, or mental health conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and supervise students while in school as part of the academic and treatment team.
• Provide instruction, grading and assessment following the school curriculum.
• Implement student IEP/ITP needs including direct support, collaboration or meetings as assigned.
• Maintain documentation including unit plans, lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation and ITP progress as needed.
• Monitor and apply behavioral interventions within the classroom.
• Prepare and manage academic materials and supplies; complete related forms.
• Participate in curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment.
• Attend mandated professional trainings and collaborate with Dean of Students and Head of Schools.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

NH DOE certification/teaching licensure

Job description

Job Title: Certified Academic Staff – Classroom Teacher
Reports To: Director of Academics; Head of Schools
FLSA Status:Salary up to $60,000 based on experience

Location: Plymouth, NH

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Classroom Teacher will work closely with the Dean of Students and the Academic Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the Academic program.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Classroom Teacher functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and overseeing the supervision of students while in school.
• The Classroom Teacher provides instruction, grading and assessment of the assigned academic courses and grade level following the school curriculum.
• Implements student Individual Education Plan (IEP) program needs including direct support, collaboration or meetings as assigned.
• Maintains and submits documentation including unit plans, lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation and ITP progress as needed.
• Monitors, directs and implements behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
• Monitors, maintains and requests academic materials and supplies related to instruction subject areas including completing appropriate forms.
• Participates in on-going school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment as requested.
• Participates in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program.
• Directs and supervises paraprofessional with collaboration with the Dean of Students, Director of Academics and Head of Schools.
• Aids in developing school field trips.
• Participates in faculty meetings as required.
• Always maintain students’ confidentiality and reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
• Pursues appropriate channels of communication.
• Understands the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
• Appropriately represents Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
• Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative
  action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its
  hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age,
  disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Preferred: BA in field of assigned instruction or bachelor’s degree with equivalent coursework and experience in the field of assigned instruction. A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attentional issues or mental health conditions.
• Preferred: NH DOE certification/teaching licensure. Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
• Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth, including but not restricted to, camp counselor, coach, babysitting, parent.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
Teachers without current certification are required to file a professional development plan approved by the NH Department of Education toward completing the credential for certification including projected timelines.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee that successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand. The employee may occasionally lift and or move 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid, extreme hot or cold. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to normal