Elementary Teacher - PRIDE Program (Restorative & Supportive)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan with Company Match up

Job summary

Behavioral Health Associates in Pottsville, PA seeks an Elementary Teacher for our PRIDE Program. A Bachelor's degree is encouraged; we can assist with teacher certification.

This full-time role focuses on supporting students with emotional/behavioral needs in a restorative school environment. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, planning weekly lessons, assessing progress, communicating with families and staff, coordinating with support staff, and maintaining a safe, non-threatening

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate.
• Experience from a previous school or agency is preferred.
• Experience working with children/students.
• Utilizes effective written and oral expression.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• 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 part of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Contribute to the school environment using techniques and strategies found within restorative practices guidelines.
• Follow any other job-related directions or duties as instructed by the Program Director.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Behavioral Health Associates in Pottsville, PA seeks an Elementary Teacher for our PRIDE Program. A Bachelor's degree is encouraged; we can assist with teacher certification.

This full-time role focuses on supporting students with emotional/behavioral needs in a restorative school environment. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, planning weekly lessons, assessing progress, communicating with families and staff, coordinating with support staff, and maintaining a safe, non-threatening