Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Willard Peak; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match up to 6%

Paid time off—20 school break days + 7

Job summary

Childhelp is seeking a dedicated Teacher for the Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, VA. You will plan and deliver instructional programs for students with emotional and behavioral needs, coordinating with case management and therapy teams to support IEP/ETP goals.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and a VA teaching credential or be willing to pursue credentialing with our support. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–3:30 pm, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• VA Teaching Credential in Special Education or General Education; credentialing assistance available.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and how to deliver curriculum.
• Ability to establish teaching rapport, diagnose progress, and collaborate with staff.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs for students outside the public school setting.
• Provide academic instruction and services to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Manage student behavior and assess and evaluate achievement; modify instruction as needed.
• Collaborate in IEP/ETP development and team planning meetings; participate in teacher meetings.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Credential (VA)

Classroom management

IEP/ETP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

VA Teaching Credential in Special Education or General Education

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Teacher at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia

Provisionally Licensed Teachers Accepted

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders. We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay: Starting salary at $58,746, Depending on Education and Experience

• Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within90 days)

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 30 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time off available immediately for 20 Scheduled days for school breaks and 7 additional days to use at your diecretion and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

• Class Sizes usually less than 10 students.
• No student personal electronic devices in class
• Contact with parents primarily handled by case management department.

What you will do: As a Teacher you would be responsible for planning and effectively implementing instructional programs to students requiring services outside of the public school environment. You will provide related academic instruction and educational services to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities; manage student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required for either single or multi-grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. You will be responsible for a case load of students requiring special education services. Participate in meetings as requested, including IEP, ITP, ETP development and team planning meetings, staffing, and Teacher’s meetings, sharing information and opinions. Participates in the writing of either an Education Treatment Plan (ETP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) and facilitates the development and implementation of therapeutic teaching strategies that correspond with the Plan.

To be considered you should:

• Have a Bachelors Degree
• A VA Teaching Credential in Special Education or General Education. We will help with Credentialing if you are not currently certified.
• Possess a knowledge of:
  • Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning
  • Various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high school aged youth.
  • Effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles
• Have the ability to:
  • Establish a teaching rapport with students, which results in student achievement in all program areas
  • Diagnose, prescribe and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis
  • Collaborate with staff to deliver consistent curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students
  • Confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take the necessary action as outlined in the program procedures
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Teacher you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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