Secondary Teacher

Drug and Alcohol Services Inc; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Grove High School in Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated and dynamic teachers to join our team. We serve adolescent males in a residential addiction treatment setting, providing year-round education with low student-to-teacher ratios.

We are committed to fostering student engagement, promoting academic growth, and supporting the emotional needs of students in recovery. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support overall student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Current and valid PA clearances (PA Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint).
• Ability to manage classroom behaviors and support trauma-informed practices.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Effective lesson planning and differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards
• Use varied instructional strategies to support diverse learners
• Create and adapt engaging instructional materials suitable for multiple academic levels
• Design and administer formative and summative assessments
• Track and communicate student progress effectively with staff, families, and support services
• Support a structured and emotionally safe classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-student development

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Time management

Differentiation

Trauma-informed practices

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

SMART Board

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Certifications

• Any of the listed certifications are required.
  • English 7-12
• Special Education Required: No

Description

Prospect Grove High School is a private academic institution licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. We serve adolescent males in a residential addiction treatment setting, providing year-round education with low student-to-teacher ratios. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous, standards-aligned academic program infused with a social-emotional learning approach that prepares students for success in the 21st century. We are seeking dedicated and dynamic Teachers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering student engagement, promoting academic growth, and supporting the emotional needs of students in recovery. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support overall student success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards
• Use varied instructional strategies to support diverse learners
• Create and adapt engaging instructional materials suitable for multiple academic levels
• Design and administer formative and summative assessments
• Track and communicate student progress effectively with staff, families, and support services
• Support a structured and emotionally safe classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-student development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Current and valid background clearances (PA Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint)
• Ability to manage classroom behaviors and support trauma-informed practices
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated, flexible, and passionate about student achievement Preferred Skills & Technologies
• Effective lesson planning and differentiation
• Use of SMART Board and instructional technology
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and social-emotional learning frameworks
• Time management and adaptability in a non-traditional educational setting

Grades

• 9, 10, 11, 12

Competencies, Tools & Technologies

• Leadership
• Lesson Planning
• Time Management