Science Teacher

Glade Run Lutheran Services in; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Science Teacher, where you will facilitate a supportive learning environment for students in grades K-12. You will implement academic standards, adapt teaching to individual needs, and build meaningful relationships with students. The role offers a therapeutic environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives. Enjoy a competitive bonus for new hires and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

$2500 new hire incentive bonus

Teacher Loan Forgiveness program access

State of the art sensory playground

Qualifications

• Must complete Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
• Eligibility for PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the science curriculum and maintain supplies.
• Create a learning environment using academic standards.
• Implement student IEPs and document progress.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification

Job description

Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! The Science Teacher may be eligible for a $2500 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications. St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy is a licensed private academic school for students in grades K through 12 who require specialized educational programs due to diverse challenges. Our innovative programs are designed to help students succeed by creating a therapeutic environment of positive behavior interventions. Our philosophy is that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal.

What We Offer:

• Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) environment
• Therapeutic equine, animal and horticulture therapy offered to our students through our Adventures Program
• Low student to teacher ratios
• Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program access for employees who meet the forgiveness program requirements
• Partnerships with over 40 local school districts
• Technology in every classroom
• State of the art sensory playground on our historic Zelienople campus
• Glade Run is Sanctuary certified. We provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming

What You'll Do:

1. Facilitate the science curriculum, maintain science supplies and science lab in an organized manner, serve as a science resource to all staff, and participate in all school meetings.
2. Create a learning environment using academic standards, IEP Goals, clear expectations, and Positive Interventions and Supports to help students thrive.
3. Build relationships with students to create an instructional design that plans for adaptations and meets individual student needs.
4. Implement appropriate assessments of student learning aligned to instructional goals and adapted to individual students.
5. Establish clear expectations and classroom routines to engage students and maximize instruction.
6. Model appropriate interactions, communication, and conduct as tools for managing student behavior. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to meet students' learning needs.
7. Implement student IEPs, document progress, communicate with parents, attend meetings, and use assessments to monitor student learning.
8. Use reflection and participate in professional development to improve teaching craft.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Education, with Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in General Science 7-12 or Biology 7-12 (Public or Private). Highly-qualified status required.
• Complete and pass agency Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
• Must be eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Clearance, and Arrest/Conviction Report.